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 UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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UO was ranked #79 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 79 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from UO. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,022 a year. 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 UO, political science students borrow a median amount of $65,467 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 UO is $616 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 194 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UO, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UO political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UO Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of political science master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 236 |
| Economics | 220 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 59 |
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