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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in political science from UT Austin. This makes it the #29 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 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 Austin is $43,281. 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 UT Austin, political science students borrow a median amount of $29,698 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 UT Austin is $278 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in political science from UT Austin. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
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