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 UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #424 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,709 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,150 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga 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 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 21 |
| Economics | 6 |
