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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.
Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for poly sci. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 588 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from Boston U. This makes it the #34 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Boston University.
The poly sci program at Boston U awarded 136 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in poly sci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in poly sci from Boston U in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in poly sci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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