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. Also, learn how U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,881 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,966 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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Of the 26 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| Archeology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
