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, and more. In addition, we cover how UH Hilo ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #587 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 569 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 587 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Hilo handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH Hilo paid an average of $846 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $306 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
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Of the 11 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH Hilo, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UH Hilo 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 UH Hilo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Economics | 1 |
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