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. In addition, we cover how UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 366 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 453 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCSD. This makes it the #61 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,345 a year. 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 UCSD, political science students borrow a median amount of $30,716 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 UCSD is $263 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 366 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UCSD. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UCSD in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 455 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 123 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 59 |
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