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 SNHU 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 SNHU was ranked #458 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 446 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 458 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in political science from SNHU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,530 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $9,700 | $9,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the SNHU 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 SNHU Online Learning page.
Political Science majors graduating with a master's degree from SNHU make a median salary of $50,087 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from SNHU in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 156 |
| Anthropology | 96 |
| Economics | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
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