by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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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 Providence was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Providence College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Providence is $36,317. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Providence, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Providence College.
The political science program at Providence awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 62 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
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