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. Also, learn how UCLA 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, UCLA came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 671 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 699 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCLA. This makes it the #29 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCLA is $34,392. 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 UCLA, political science students borrow a median amount of $37,036 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 UCLA is $306 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 250 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 46 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from UCLA in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,052 |
| Sociology | 713 |
| Anthropology | 220 |
| Geography & Cartography | 106 |
| Other Social Sciences | 28 |
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