by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Marquette ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Marquette was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 100 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marquette University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in political science from Marquette. This makes it the #61 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marquette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,225 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marquette, political science students borrow a median amount of $53,626 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Marquette is $535 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marquette was $1,180 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,690 | $47,690 |
| Fees | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,270 | $3,270 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Marquette. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marquette does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marquette Online Learning page.
The political science program at Marquette awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marquette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Marquette University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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