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. We've also included details on how UCO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #498 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 485 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 498 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCO. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,063 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UCO in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
| Economics | 2 |
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