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. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 Providence was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 109 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,911 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Providence was $2,137 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 | $59,830 | $59,830 |
| Fees | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,150 | $17,150 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,492 | $1,492 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Providence. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Providence 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 Providence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 79 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
