by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 131 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,715 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, political science students borrow a median amount of $39,482 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 Iowa State is $425 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 59 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
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