by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The political science major at MIT is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from MIT. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MIT political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from MIT in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 107 |
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