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 Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,086 a year. 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 Grand Canyon University, 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 Grand Canyon University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Grand Canyon University. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
