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. We've also included details on how TCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
TCU was ranked #83 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,860 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCU, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 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 TCU is $473 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas Christian University.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 97 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
