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, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State 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 Salem State was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 372 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 379 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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The political science program at Salem State awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Economics | 6 |
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