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. We've also included details on how Georgia College 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 Georgia College was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia College & State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia College is $35,112. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia College, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,965 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 Georgia College & State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia College. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
