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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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 Salem State was ranked #460 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #26 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,013 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 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 Salem State University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Salem State in 2020-2021, 59% were men and 41% 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 Salem State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 9 |
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