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 Sewanee 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 Sewanee was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 273 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sewanee - The University of the South handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sewanee go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,831 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sewanee paid an average of $1,670 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,418 | $53,418 |
| Fees | $286 | $286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,338 | $15,338 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Sewanee in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sewanee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Sewanee 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 Sewanee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Sewanee - The University of the South.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
