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. We've also included details on how TCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at TCU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 114 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at TCU is $50,627. 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 TCU, political science students borrow a median amount of $66,559 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 TCU is $473 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at TCU paid an average of $2,420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,240 | $4,240 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the TCU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 111 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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