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Political Science & Government at University of Kentucky

109 Total Degrees Awarded
3 Award Levels Offered
#2 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$48,326 Bachelor's Salary

Here is an overview of this program at University of Kentucky. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Political Science & Government Degrees Available at University of Kentucky

The table below lists every degree level granted in political science & government at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 100
Master’s 2
Doctoral 7

University of Kentucky Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.

Bachelor’s Rankings

University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 6
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 43
Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 71
Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 231
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 274

Salary of Political Science & Government Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$48,326 Bachelor's Median Salary

Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $48,326 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.

Salary for Political Science & Government majors with a bachelor's degree at University of Kentucky

Student Debt of Political Science & Government Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$21,667 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, political science & government students accumulate a median of $21,667 in student loans. This is below $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.

Student debt for Political Science & Government majors with a bachelor's degree at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$13,502 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,667 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,247 $32,747
Fees $1,393 $1,393

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Bachelor’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree grads The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in political science & government.

Ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Kentucky
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 75
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 6

Political Science and Government, General (Bachelor’s)

University of Kentucky granted 100 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).

Graduate Study in Political Science & Government at University of Kentucky

You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 2
Doctoral 7

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