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, and more. In addition, we cover how USA 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 USA was ranked #554 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 537 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 554 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, political science students borrow a median amount of $31,991 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USA was $748 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from USA in 2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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