by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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UH holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #219 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston handed out 202 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at UH earn a median of $52,679 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at UH are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at University of Houston.
This political science & government program at UH offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 207 |
UH awarded 207 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (41%).