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 Auburn 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 Auburn was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,032 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,700 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 $24,439.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Auburn is $747 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Auburn University.
Of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Auburn in 2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 35 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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