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Political Science in Texas

Political Science Schools in Texas

2,725 students earned Political Science degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Texas

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,438
Master’s Degree 135
Associate Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.4%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Texas

24,690 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $106,480, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,850. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

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305 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,840.

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157 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $15,205. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $20,048. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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118 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,271.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Economics 2,206
Sociology 1,712
Anthropology 595
International Relations & Security 487
Geography & Cartography 445
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42
Archeology 16

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