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. In addition, we cover how Tulane ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Tulane is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 48 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in political science from Tulane. This makes it the #29 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tulane go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,265 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 Tulane, political science students borrow a median amount of $50,331 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Tulane is $394 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tulane paid an average of $2,555 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
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Of the 166 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Tulane in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tulane are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Tulane 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 Tulane Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Tulane in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 159 |
| Sociology | 71 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Other Social Sciences | 29 |
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