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 UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #468 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 456 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 468 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $31,348. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UCA in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
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