by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer 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 Mercer was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Mercer University.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Mercer in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 24 |
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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