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 Rutgers Camden 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 Rutgers Camden was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 227 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Camden handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Camden is $39,723. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Camden, political science students borrow a median amount of $40,862 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Rutgers Camden is $317 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Camden paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,389 | $13,389 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Camden. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers Camden are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Camden with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Camden 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 Rutgers Camden Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rutgers University - Camden.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
