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. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 219 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from UofL. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,777 a year. 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 UofL, political science students borrow a median amount of $28,736 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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Of the 90 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofL, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UofL in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
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