by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #367 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from UWF. This makes it the #67 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 UWF is $35,633. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of West Florida.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UWF. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UWF, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 |
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