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. See how UCF compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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UCF holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #291 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Florida conferred 399 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCF report a median salary of $46,447 a year. This is lower than $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCF, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $21,344 in student loans. This is below $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at University of Central Florida.
The political science & government program at UCF includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 414 |
UCF granted 414 completions in political science and government, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.