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 Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from Northeastern. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $45,238. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,625 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,500 for all political science majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 139 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Northeastern in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Northeastern in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 209 |
| International Relations & National Security | 80 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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