by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Connecticut compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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University of Connecticut is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #68 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 15 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Connecticut handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut report a median salary of $58,466 a year. This is lower than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $22,375 in student loans. This is lower than $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
Read more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 47% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at University of Connecticut.
This political science & government program at University of Connecticut includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 220 |
University of Connecticut awarded 220 degrees in political science and government, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).