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 Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from Northeastern. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $45,238. 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 Northeastern, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,579 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 Northeastern University.
Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Northeastern in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern 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 Northeastern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 7 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 229 |
| International Relations & National Security | 78 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
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