by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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CUA was ranked #83 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 83 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in political science from CUA. This makes it the #29 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CUA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,617 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at CUA is $885 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at CUA paid an average of $2,100 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from CUA. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in political science from CUA. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Catholic University of America.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 36 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
