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. Also, learn how St. Joe's 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 St. Joe's was ranked #314 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 314 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Joe's go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,894 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 St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 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 | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from St. Joe's. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
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