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 TSU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at TSU was ranked #582 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #32 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 564 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 582 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Southern University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 81% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at TSU is $26,806. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,380 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TSU paid an average of $470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $100 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,941 | $18,701 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 | $1,654 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,028 | $6,028 |
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The political science program at TSU awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
TSU does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
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