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 Fairmont State 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 Fairmont State was ranked #582 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,216 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 Fairmont State, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,878 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 Fairmont State University.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Fairmont State in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State 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 Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 28 |
| Sociology | 5 |
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