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 UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, UC Davis came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 330 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 323 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from UC Davis. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,208 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,678 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UC Davis is $177 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 27 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UC Davis in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 614 |
| Sociology | 304 |
| International Relations & National Security | 121 |
| Anthropology | 113 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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