by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 157 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,080 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 VCU, political science students borrow a median amount of $28,189 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at VCU is $227 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 208 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from VCU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the VCU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 64 |
| Urban Studies | 46 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
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