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 Suffolk ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Suffolk. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Suffolk go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,298 a year. 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 Suffolk, 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 Suffolk University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Suffolk. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Suffolk. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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