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. Also, learn how VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 VSU was ranked #557 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 540 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 557 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,576 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $33,368 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from VSU. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 37 |
| Sociology | 8 |
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