Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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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.
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41,131 people earned their bachelor's degree in political science. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in political science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41,131 |
| Associate Degree | 2,167 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,000 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 737 |
| Basic Certificate | 325 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in political science is $35,631. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,641 and the high is $40,245.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in political science is $33,583. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $49,225 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,649.
The median monthly payment of a political science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $399.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in political science. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18,736 |
| Women | 22,395 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,544 |
| Black or African American | 3,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,123 |
| White | 22,560 |
| International Students | 1,211 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,948 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,116 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for political science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 690 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA. About 55% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UC Berkeley. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 35,631.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 477 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State. About 54% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,631.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCSD. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of California - San Diego political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
The 5th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from ASU - Tempe. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UW Seattle. About 55% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 59% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,631.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 371 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCF. Of these students, 51% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 35,631.
University of California - Irvine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UC Irvine. Of these students, 57% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UF. About 59% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,631.
Florida International University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from FIU. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at Florida International University make a median salary of 35,631.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 57% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 35,631.
University of California - Davis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UC Davis. Of these students, 62% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 35,631.
George Washington University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from GWU. Of these students, 51% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at George Washington University make a median salary of 35,631.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UMCP. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. University of Maryland - College Park political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCSB. Of these students, 52% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,631.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UT Austin. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in political science at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 35,631.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in political science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from Texas A&M College Station. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
The 19th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCR. About 58% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Riverside political science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,631.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in political science. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from U-M. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,631.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
| General Social Sciences | 5,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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