by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Suffolk 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 Suffolk was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Suffolk. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Suffolk go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,845 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, political science students borrow a median amount of $47,072 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
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Of the 62 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Suffolk, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Suffolk 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 Suffolk Online Learning page.
The political science program at Suffolk awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 49 |
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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