We'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. In addition, we cover how UMass Dartmouth ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,557 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 UMass Dartmouth, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,947 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 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UMass Dartmouth. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in political science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 19 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Sociology & Anthropology | 15 |
Economics | 7 |
Sociology | 1 |
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