by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Saginaw Valley State University ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #568 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 549 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 568 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,059 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 Saginaw Valley State University paid an average of $958 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,220 | $1,220 |
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The political science program at Saginaw Valley State University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Saginaw Valley State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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