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 Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #566 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 547 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 566 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,206 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tennessee State University paid an average of $836 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $291 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 10 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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