We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Salem State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Salem State University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #509 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 509 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Massachusetts | 25 of 27 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 52 of 58 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Salem State University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Salem State University holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Read more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Salem State University granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
Salem State University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in american government and politics (united states) in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).