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. In addition, we cover how Penn State University Park ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The political science major at Penn State University Park 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 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,651 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $820 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
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Of the 154 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Penn State University Park, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in political science from Penn State University Park. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 391 |
| International Relations & National Security | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 67 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
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