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 UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #444 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 432 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 444 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from UWF. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,484 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UWF in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 political science majors earned their master's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 West Florida with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 45 |
| General Social Sciences | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| Other Social Sciences | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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