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, and more. We've also included details on how Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, 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 Fairfield University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Fairfield U in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |
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