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, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest was ranked #555 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 546 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 555 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $253 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue Northwest does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 19 |
