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 UVM ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UVM was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 213 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Vermont handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,594 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVM, political science students borrow a median amount of $59,255 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UVM is $659 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UVM paid an average of $1,720 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $678 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Fees | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,354 | $13,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,354 | $2,354 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UVM. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UVM does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UVM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Vermont.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 90 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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