by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Northeastern University is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government. In particular, it placed #57 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,006 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $22,579 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Northeastern University.
This political science & government program at Northeastern University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 128 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 22 |
Northeastern University awarded 128 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Northeastern University awarded 22 degrees in political science and government, other recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).