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 West Georgia ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #525 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 512 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 525 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia is $31,706. 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 University of West Georgia, political science students borrow a median amount of $14,340 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from University of West Georgia in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of West Georgia 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 West Georgia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 45 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
| Economics | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
