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. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #393 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 393 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $37,329. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $32,936 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 $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at BGSU is $280 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from BGSU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BGSU does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 31 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
