by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for political science & government, placing at #243 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 243 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 12 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,917 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 212 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
