Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how PVAMU 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 PVAMU was ranked #542 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #27 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 526 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 542 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
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The political science program at PVAMU awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 93% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PVAMU 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 PVAMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Prairie View A & M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 23 |