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 UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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UCR is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 55 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 291 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCR. This makes it the #92 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 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 UCR is $30,060. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCR, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,854 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 UCR is $137 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 | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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Of the 291 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UCR in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from UCR in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 355 |
| Economics | 341 |
| Anthropology | 118 |
| International Relations & National Security | 92 |
| Other Social Sciences | 33 |
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