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Political Science & Government Schools in Texas

2,757 students earned Political Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Political Science & Government major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,538
Master’s Degree 100
Associate Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.5%
  • White: 41.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,919.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,773 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,194. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,309. Graduates earn an average $50,196 after graduation.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at TCU will pay a net price of $39,942.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 83% of the teachers are full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

Political Science & Government Careers in TX

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Economists 19% $99,740
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Political Scientists -2% $88,070

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
Criminology 440
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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