Below are the key facts about this program at UNCW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #11 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCW among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #312 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 312 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 21 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 151 |
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW report a median salary of $48,480 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNCW, political science & government students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is below $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNCW granted 31 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
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