by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #59 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 59 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 3 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin report a median salary of $59,257 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Find out more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UT Austin conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 17 |
