by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ship ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 419 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 432 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ship is $34,271. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ship, political science students borrow a median amount of $42,162 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 Ship paid an average of $419 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,824 | $4,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,952 | $12,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,382 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Ship in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ship 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 Ship Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
