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. We've also included details on how SSU 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 SSU was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 294 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 297 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SSU is $43,547. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $822 | $822 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,770 | $15,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,492 | $2,492 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from SSU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the SSU 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 SSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Sonoma State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 142 |
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
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