by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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UD is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 44 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from UD. This makes it the #92 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 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 UD is $31,972. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UD is $983 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 political science majors earned their master's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 138 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
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