by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 Duquesne was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duquesne go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,049 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duquesne, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Duquesne University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Duquesne. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
| Economics | 4 |
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