by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Smith 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 Smith was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 127 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Smith go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,327 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Smith was $1,910 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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All of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Smith in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
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