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 UMass Dartmouth ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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.
The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #417 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #25 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 406 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 417 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,718 a year. 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 UMass Dartmouth was $1,295 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 20 |
| Economics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
