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. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $30,176. 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 Northern Michigan University, political science students borrow a median amount of $16,199 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 Michigan University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Northern Michigan University in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
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