by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #343 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $47,816 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $20,540 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Montana State University.
The political science & government program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 |
MSU awarded 40 completions in political science and government, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).