by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Boston as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #366 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 366 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 27 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 35 of 58 |
The following degree levels are granted in political science & government at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $50,839 a year. This is lower than $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $24,824 in student loans. This is lower than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 56 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 10 |
