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. In addition, we cover how Merrimack ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The political science major at Merrimack 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, Merrimack College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Merrimack go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,619 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Merrimack was $1,645 per credit hour 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 | $47,636 | $47,636 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,995 | $19,995 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Merrimack. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Merrimack 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 Merrimack Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Merrimack College.
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