Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science
Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 39,836 people earned their bachelor's degree in poly sci. This makes it the 8th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,836 |
| Associate Degree | 2,146 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,731 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 722 |
| Basic Certificate | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for poly sci majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in poly sci. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18,158 |
| Women | 21,678 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,405 |
| Black or African American | 3,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,888 |
| White | 21,900 |
| International Students | 1,142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,860 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,084 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for poly sci 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 poly sci from UCLA. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from Florida State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UW - Madison. About 59% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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, 395 people received their bachelor's degree in poly sci from UCSD. About 54% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for poly sci 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, 393 people received their bachelor's degree in poly sci from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 49% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UCF. About 51% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UC Irvine. About 57% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UF. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UNC Chapel Hill. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from FIU. Of these students, 53% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is George Washington University. 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 poly sci from GWU. About 51% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in poly sci from UW Seattle. Of these students, 57% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UMCP. Of these students, 58% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in poly sci. 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 poly sci from UT Austin. Of these students, 51% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. 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 poly sci from UCSB. About 52% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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 poly sci from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 47% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. 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, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in poly sci from UC Davis. About 60% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. 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 poly sci from U-M. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in poly sci. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in poly sci from Ohio State. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Political Science & Government | 870 |
| Political Economy | 276 |
| American Government & Politics | 149 |
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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