by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $34,499. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UMass Boston in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 102 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Archeology | 7 |
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