by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTSA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTSA as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #482 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 482 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 24 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 33 of 56 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at UTSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UTSA holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTSA report a median salary of $46,760 a year. This is below $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTSA, political science & government students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
Learn more about UTSA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 75% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UTSA granted 68 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UTSA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 2 |
