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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury was ranked #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 337 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 342 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salisbury University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salisbury go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,397 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Salisbury is $336 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salisbury was $760 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $315 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $18,400 |
| Fees | $2,932 | $2,932 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,416 | $13,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salisbury. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salisbury are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Salisbury 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 Salisbury Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Salisbury University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 8 |
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