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. We've also included details on how MSU Moorhead ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #440 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 427 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 440 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Moorhead handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Moorhead go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,220 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead paid an average of $295 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 | $8,838 | $8,838 |
| Fees | $1,498 | $1,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from MSU Moorhead. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
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