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 SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 332 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,186 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SRU was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from SRU. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Economics | 9 |
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