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 UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #476 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 464 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 476 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,490 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UT Chattanooga. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 25 |
| Economics | 4 |
