by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercer paid an average of $1,353 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Mercer. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mercer 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 Mercer Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 12 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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