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Political science & IR at Simmons University

Simmons University graduates about 26 political science & international relations majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 327th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a solid program at 52 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 52 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 47% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $55,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.87×).

52/100Solid#327 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year266% of the class
Courses in the catalog52more than 47% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$55,0000.87× the same major nationally
Admit rate70%whole school
SAT middle 50%1200–1390whole school

Around Simmons University

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Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Harvard School of Public Health, Northeastern University School of Law-Dockser Hall -Nulawlab, International Village.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 97 · Dorm 89 · Student housing 18 · Athletics 9 · Library 5 · Dining 5.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. St. John Fisher University 53
  2. Mississippi State University 52
  3. University of Minnesota–Duluth 52
  4. College of Idaho 52
  5. Presbyterian College 52
  6. Luther College 52
  7. Albion College 52
  8. Assumption University 52

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Simmons University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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