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. We've also included details on how USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from USF Tampa. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,965 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,533 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 USF Tampa is $238 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 181 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from USF Tampa. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in political science from USF Tampa. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 169 |
| General Social Sciences | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 94 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| Sociology | 60 |
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