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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 459 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 471 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,012 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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The political science program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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