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. Also, learn how Tufts 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.
Tufts was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tufts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,713 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 383 |
| Economics | 231 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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