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 UNCW 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 UNCW was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 222 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $31,124. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, political science students borrow a median amount of $49,398 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNCW was $838 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UNCW in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
