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. In addition, we cover how Southwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 Southwestern was ranked #518 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 505 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 518 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,415 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 Southwestern was $2,106 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,558 | $50,558 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,628 | $13,628 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Southwestern. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southwestern 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 Southwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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