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 UCONN 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, UCONN came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 192 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCONN. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,009 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, political science students borrow a median amount of $52,115 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 UCONN is $506 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
The political science program at UCONN awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 416 |
| Sociology | 79 |
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 30 |
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