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 Hope 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 Hope was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hope go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,389 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Part-time undergraduates at Hope paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Of the 22 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Hope, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hope are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Hope 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 Hope Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Hope College.
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