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. Also, learn how GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,841 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 GaSou, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,243 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 Georgia Southern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from GaSou. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GaSou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Other Social Sciences | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
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