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. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 39 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 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 UMN Twin Cities is $40,208. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, political science students borrow a median amount of $31,952 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UMN Twin Cities is $286 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 political science majors earned their master's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 316 |
| Sociology | 88 |
| International Relations & National Security | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 49 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
