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. We've also included details on how UM Dearborn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UM Dearborn was ranked #492 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 479 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 492 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn is $32,266. 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 UM Dearborn was $1,290 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 | $14,544 | $30,960 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UM Dearborn. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM Dearborn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Dearborn with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UM Dearborn 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 UM Dearborn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Michigan - Dearborn.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
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