by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 150 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UARK. This makes it the #145 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 UARK is $33,745. 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 UARK, political science students borrow a median amount of $35,711 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UARK is $294 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UARK was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UARK. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in political science from UARK. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 90 |
| Economics | 47 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
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