by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ship ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ship is $30,134. This is less than $33,089, 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 Ship, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The political science program at Ship awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Economics | 8 |
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