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 UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell was ranked #361 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $36,914. 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 Lowell, political science students borrow a median amount of $19,900 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 Massachusetts - Lowell.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UMass Lowell. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 46 |
| Economics | 30 |
| Sociology | 20 |
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