by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Baylor ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 107 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from Baylor. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $32,981. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, political science students borrow a median amount of $90,175 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Baylor is $1,040 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Baylor. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Baylor political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Baylor Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Baylor in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 53 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
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