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. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from UT Dallas. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,429 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Dallas was $1,669 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $607 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UT Dallas. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas 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 Dallas Online Learning page.
The political science program at UT Dallas awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
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