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. In addition, we cover how The Citadel ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at The Citadel was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 163 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Citadel Military College of South Carolina handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from The Citadel. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at The Citadel is $44,992. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at The Citadel is $440 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The Citadel paid an average of $925 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $500 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $4,214 | $4,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $9,741 | $9,741 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,146 | $9,146 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,423 | $2,423 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The Citadel 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 The Citadel Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from The Citadel in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The Citadel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
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