Approximately 0.3% of graduates in of Alabama receive political science degrees every year. In other words, every year an estimated 484 political scientists graduate from Alabama's 21 political science schools.

Top Schools

Auburn University, which was ranked 25th nationwide in 2010, is the top-ranked school in Alabama that has a political science program. It is located in Auburn University. 117 students graduated with a degree in political science from Auburn University in 2010. Tuition at Auburn University was $7,900 per year.

Birmingham Southern College, which was ranked 32nd nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Alabama that has a political science program. It is located in Birmingham. 9 students graduated with degree in political science from Birmingham Southern College in 2010. Students at Birmingham Southern College paid $27,890 per year in tuition fees.

Spring Hill College, which was ranked 32nd nationwide in 2010, is the third-ranked school in Alabama that has a political science program. It is located in Mobile. 15 students graduated with degree in political science from Spring Hill College in 2010. Tuition at Spring Hill College was $26,730 per year.

Cost

Tuition at Alabama's political science schools ranges from $27,890 per year to $5,424 per year. But, the average tuition is $11,117 per year. In 2010, the following Alabama political science schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. Birmingham Southern College - located in Birmingham, students are charged $27,890 per year
2. Spring Hill College - located in Mobile, students are charged $26,730 per year
3. Samford University - located in Birmingham, students are charged $21,942 per year

The political science schools that charged the lowest tuition rates in Alabama were:

1. Jacksonville State University - located in Jacksonville, students are charged $5,424 per year
2. University of North Alabama - located in Florence, students are charged $5,426 per year
3. University of South Alabama - located in Mobile, students are charged $5,748 per year

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