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 UVU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 471 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 483 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $36,857. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU 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 Valley University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 43 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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