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, and more. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Of the 27 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UAB, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Other Social Sciences | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
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