by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #395 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 395 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Florida | 10 of 17 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 70 of 151 |
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,635 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
FAU awarded 135 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 13 |
