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 Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College was ranked #596 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College is $24,107. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Southern University and A & M College.
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 black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
