Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 43,812 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 | 43,812 |
| Associate Degree | 2,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 654 |
| Basic Certificate | 345 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in political science is $33,089. 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 $29,294 and the high is $37,486.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in political science is $24,439. 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, $26,192 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,750.
The median monthly payment of a political science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $359.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in political science. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21,224 |
| Women | 22,588 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,500 |
| Black or African American | 4,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,126 |
| White | 24,382 |
| International Students | 1,483 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,216 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 690 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA. About 54% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 496 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UC Berkeley. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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. The political science program at Florida State University awarded 477 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 453 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UCSD. About 53% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 410 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from ASU - Tempe. About 44% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 407 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UW Seattle. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UW - Madison. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 371 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UCF. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The political science program at University of California - Irvine awarded 349 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 336 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UF. About 54% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 334 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from FIU. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 334 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UC Davis. About 58% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The political science program at George Washington University awarded 321 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in political science from UMCP. Of these students, 58% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The political science program at University of California - Santa Barbara awarded 315 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The political science program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 315 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 297 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 48% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UCR. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 bachelor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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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 | 39,397 |
| Sociology | 29,576 |
| Criminology | 9,710 |
| International Relations & Security | 9,158 |
| Anthropology | 8,890 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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