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. We've also included details on how UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #398 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 398 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from UTSA. This makes it the #92 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 UTSA is $30,235. 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 UTSA, political science students borrow a median amount of $16,028 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 UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $260 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
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The political science program at UTSA awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 political science majors earned their master's degree from UTSA. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Texas at San Antonio.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 137 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
| Economics | 10 |
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