by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine was ranked #533 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 518 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 533 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,589 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine was $875 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
Of the 34 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Southern Maine, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 76 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
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