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. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #567 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 548 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 567 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $32,795. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $765 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Northern Michigan University in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
