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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 353 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 359 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,476 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,841 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Bozeman was $1,210 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
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Of the 36 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Bozeman, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU Bozeman 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 Bozeman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 77 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
