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 UMGC ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 254 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 256 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMGC is $62,476. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Of the 102 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UMGC in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 194 |
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