by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Vanderbilt University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Vanderbilt University is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government. In particular, it placed #6 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $72,701 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| 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 Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Vanderbilt University.
This political science & government program at Vanderbilt University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 129 |
Vanderbilt University granted 129 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).