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 URI 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 URI was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,010 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 URI, political science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at URI is $218 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Rhode Island.
Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from URI in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 67 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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