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. In addition, we cover how University of the District of Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of the District of Columbia was ranked #470 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 458 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 470 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the District of Columbia handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of the District of Columbia is $49,935. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of the District of Columbia paid an average of $506 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $220 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,292 | $12,144 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,149 | $1,149 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from University of the District of Columbia in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the District of Columbia with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of the District of Columbia 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 University of the District of Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of the District of Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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