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 UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 96 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #145 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.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $29,728. 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 UT Knoxville, political science students borrow a median amount of $57,352 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 UT Knoxville is $469 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 161 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UT Knoxville in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UT Knoxville in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 108 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
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