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. Also, learn how Simmons ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Simmons was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 262 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simmons University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Simmons is $39,657. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $889 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Simmons in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Simmons 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 Simmons Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Simmons University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 14 |
| Economics | 5 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
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