by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #541 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 525 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 541 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from NKU in 2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
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