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. We've also included details on how Gordon College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Gordon College was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 273 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gordon College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gordon College is $37,684. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gordon College was $900 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,650 | $12,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Gordon College. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gordon College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Gordon College 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 Gordon College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Gordon College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Sociology | 4 |
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