by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Liberty University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Liberty University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, coming in at #499 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 499 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 16 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 151 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 165 |
| Master’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Liberty University awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Liberty University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University earn a median of $48,474 a year. This is lower than $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
Read more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 54% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Liberty University granted 165 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Liberty University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 33 |
