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. In addition, we cover how RWU 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 political science major at RWU 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 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,327 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at RWU paid an average of $1,764 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from RWU. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 19 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 8 |
| Economics | 6 |
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