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 NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #553 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $27,607. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, 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 Northern Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from NKU. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
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