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. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,472 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Northwest in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Economics | 2 |
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