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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 187 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UH. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,413 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, political science students borrow a median amount of $28,617 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UH is $303 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 187 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UH. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from UH in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 238 |
| Sociology | 68 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
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