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. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, University of Virginia came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 30 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from University of Virginia. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 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 University of Virginia is $45,875. 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 University of Virginia, political science students borrow a median amount of $83,470 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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The political science program at University of Virginia awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
The political science program at University of Virginia awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - 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 | 4 |
| 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 Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 483 |
| International Relations & National Security | 212 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
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