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. We've also included details on how UNH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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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 UNH was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 98 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UNH. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,435 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UNH is $490 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UNH in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of political science master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 73 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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