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. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 UAB was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 452 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 464 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $34,474. 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 UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
