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. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas State University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in political science from Texas State. This makes it the #22 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 Texas State is $32,398. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,760 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 $24,439.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Texas State is $269 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Texas State University.
Of the 154 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Texas State in 2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in political science from Texas State. About 19% of these graduates were women and the other 81% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 103 |
| Anthropology | 92 |
| Geography & Cartography | 90 |
| Economics | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
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