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 McDaniel ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at McDaniel was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 416 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 428 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McDaniel College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at McDaniel paid an average of $1,521 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,672 | $48,672 |
| Fees | $975 | $975 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,594 | $12,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,454 | $2,454 |
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The political science program at McDaniel awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McDaniel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McDaniel College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
McDaniel 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 McDaniel Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at McDaniel College.
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