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, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State 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 political science major at Murray State 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, Murray State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Murray State. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
