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 SCU 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.
SCU is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCU is $52,109. 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 SCU, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Santa Clara University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 103 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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