by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BYU-I. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU-I as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #397 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 397 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho | 1 of 5 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in political science & government at BYU-I, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University-Idaho conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
BYU-I is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU-I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,961 a year. This is above $46,835, the median for all majors at BYU-I.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU-I, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $16,551 in student loans. This is higher than $13,204, the typical median for all majors at BYU-I.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $4,800 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU-I were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BYU-I awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
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