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. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #350 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 94% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UofM. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $25,392. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,450 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Memphis.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UofM. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UofM. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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