by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 280 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 283 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from SLU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SLU is $30,502. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SLU, political science students borrow a median amount of $62,130 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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The political science program at SLU awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to 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 Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from SLU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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