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, and more. In addition, we cover how SMCM ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 308 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMCM paid an average of $450 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $300 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from SMCM in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMCM 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 SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 40 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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