by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
Jump to any of the following sections:
UT Dallas holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #228 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 10 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 |
| College Major Best Value | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Dallas report a median salary of $56,188 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Dallas, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
Learn more about UT Dallas tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at UT Dallas were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
The political science & government program at UT Dallas breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 77 |
UT Dallas granted 77 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).