by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at St. Mary’s or SMCM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks St. Mary’s or SMCM highly for political science & government, coming in at #274 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 274 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Maryland | 6 of 13 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 66 of 133 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at St. Mary’s or SMCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, St. Mary’s College of Maryland conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
St. Mary’s or SMCM is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s or SMCM report a median salary of $55,486 a year. This is above $51,844, the median for all majors at St. Mary’s or SMCM.
To complete a bachelor’s at St. Mary’s or SMCM, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $22,655, the typical median for all majors at St. Mary’s or SMCM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,182 | $3,182 |
Learn more about St. Mary’s or SMCM tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at St. Mary’s or SMCM were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
St. Mary’s or SMCM awarded 24 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
