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 UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, UMCP came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 329 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 319 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from UMCP. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,688 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, political science students borrow a median amount of $45,915 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 UMCP is $359 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 329 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from UMCP in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP 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 Maryland - College Park with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 511 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
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