by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how PC ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 PC was ranked #355 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 349 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 355 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Presbyterian College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 214% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at PC is $34,712. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PC was $1,680 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,200 | $40,200 |
| Fees | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,713 | $12,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,996 | $2,996 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Presbyterian College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PC 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 PC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Presbyterian College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 2 |
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