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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 293 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Monmouth University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Monmouth is $30,366. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Monmouth, political science students borrow a median amount of $61,450 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Monmouth is $672 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Monmouth paid an average of $1,276 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 | $44,098 | $44,098 |
| Fees | $752 | $752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,738 | $17,738 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,336 | $4,336 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Monmouth University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Monmouth 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 Monmouth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Monmouth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Archeology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
