by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, coming in at #57 out of 679 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 140 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Northeastern University is in the top 10% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,006 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $22,579 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 54% of graduates 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Northeastern University conferred 118 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Northeastern University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, other in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
