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. Also, learn how USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #338 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 333 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 338 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from USU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $38,317. 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 USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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The political science program at USU awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 political science majors earned their master's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Sociology | 77 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
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