by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Luther ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 Luther was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 373 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Luther College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Luther is $21,358. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Luther was $1,770 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,650 | $49,650 |
| Fees | $670 | $670 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,180 | $11,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,015 | $3,015 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Luther in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Luther 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 Luther Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Luther College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 10 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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