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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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BYU holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #63 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU earn a median of $67,496 a year. This is above $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BYU, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $11,745 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Brigham Young University.
The political science & government program at BYU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 91 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 52 |
BYU granted 91 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
BYU granted 52 degrees in political science and government, other recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).