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 SJU 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 SJU was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Johns University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SJU is $20,939. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SJU paid an average of $2,196 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,700 | $52,700 |
| Fees | $1,242 | $1,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,130 | $12,130 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SJU in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SJU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Johns University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SJU 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 SJU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Saint Johns University.
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