by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #512 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 512 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 27 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UT Rio Grande Valley holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $36,802 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, political science & government students accumulate a median of $10,250 in student loans. This is lower than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. About 92% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley conferred 75 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (92%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 7 |
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