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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 38 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #75 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 UMass Amherst is $43,545. 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 UMass Amherst, political science students borrow a median amount of $34,377 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 180 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 384 |
| Sociology | 138 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
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