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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #372 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montana State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $31,168. 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 MSU Bozeman, political science students borrow a median amount of $20,540 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 Montana State University.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from MSU Bozeman in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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