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 OWU 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 bachelor's program at OWU was ranked #435 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 435 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio Wesleyan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,165 a year. 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 OWU was $1,518 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,710 | $51,710 |
| Fees | $586 | $586 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,226 | $14,226 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 12 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from OWU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
OWU 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 OWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Ohio Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 22 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
