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 UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #481 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 469 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 481 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #92 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,804 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 41% were men and 59% were 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, 94% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022 were men.
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, 100% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
