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 Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in political science from Texas State. This makes it the #22 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 Texas State is $33,783. 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 Texas State, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,563 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Texas State is $269 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 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 | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Economics | 11 |
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