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. Also, learn how Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, Vanderbilt came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 21 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 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 Vanderbilt is $46,843. 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 Vanderbilt, political science students borrow a median amount of $104,906 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Vanderbilt is $1,007 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Vanderbilt in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 269 |
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
