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. In addition, we cover how Texas A&M College Station ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Texas A&M College Station is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 259 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 297 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,817 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, political science students borrow a median amount of $34,011 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 Texas A&M College Station is $361 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas A&M College Station was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
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Of the 259 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Texas A&M College Station in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas A&M College Station are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Texas A&M College Station 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 Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 395 |
| Sociology | 166 |
| International Relations & National Security | 112 |
| Geography & Cartography | 95 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
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