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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mercyhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 political science major at Mercyhurst 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, Mercyhurst University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,711 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercyhurst paid an average of $1,386 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 | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Mercyhurst in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Mercyhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Sociology | 1 |
