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. Also, learn how U-M 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, U-M came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 17 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 272 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from U-M. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #23 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 U-M is $39,702. 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 U-M, political science students borrow a median amount of $69,296 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 U-M is $664 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 239 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 18 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from U-M in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 690 |
| Sociology | 146 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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