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. Also, learn how U of I 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 U of I was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,103 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,643 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Idaho.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 8 |
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