by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Suffolk University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Suffolk University highly for political science & government, placing at #283 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 283 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Massachusetts | 15 of 27 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 58 |
The following degree levels are granted in political science & government at Suffolk University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Suffolk University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Suffolk University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University earn a median of $56,644 a year. This is lower than $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Suffolk University, political science & government students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
Learn more about Suffolk University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. Roughly 70% of graduates 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Suffolk University granted 52 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Suffolk University conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in political science and government, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Suffolk University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 6 |
