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. In addition, we cover how Southeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #583 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 565 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 583 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southeastern is $26,992. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southeastern paid an average of $869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,240 | $10,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Southeastern in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southeastern 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 Southeastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southeastern Louisiana University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
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