by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Simmons 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 Simmons was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Simmons University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Simmons go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,293 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Simmons, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,330 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 Simmons University.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Simmons in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 10 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
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