by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Liberty 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 Liberty University was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in political science from Liberty University. This makes it the #12 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Liberty University is $46,508. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Liberty University, political science students borrow a median amount of $52,541 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Liberty University paid an average of $382 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Liberty University. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Liberty University does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Liberty University in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 183 |
| General Social Sciences | 12 |
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