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 FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at FGCU is $28,595. 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 FGCU, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,478 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 Florida Gulf Coast University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from FGCU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 21 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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