by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Montclair State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 354 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 360 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $26,704. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, political science students borrow a median amount of $39,645 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 Montclair State is $262 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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