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. We've also included details on how BGSU 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 BGSU was ranked #473 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,997 a year. 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 BGSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at BGSU is $280 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from BGSU in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 41 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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