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 St. Cloud State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,991 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at St. Cloud State University was $341 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the St. Cloud State University political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Saint Cloud State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
