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 UH Manoa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from UH Manoa. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 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 UH Manoa is $24,964. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa, political science students borrow a median amount of $43,840 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 UH Manoa is $430 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH Manoa paid an average of $1,389 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $471 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,936 | $14,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,859 | $3,859 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UH Manoa. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 29 |
UH Manoa 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 UH Manoa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 political science majors earned their master's degree from UH Manoa. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 86 |
| Economics | 78 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
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