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Political Science at University of California - Santa Cruz

Here, 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. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with poly sci programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Political Science Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

• Bachelor’s Degree in Poly Sci
• Master’s Degree in Poly Sci
• Doctorate Degree in Poly Sci

UC Santa Cruz Poly Sci Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for poly sci list. It is also ranked #14 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science	69
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k)	76
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	78
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k)	78
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Political Science Graduates	79
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid)	79
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k)	82
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k)	85
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k)	88
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools	89
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	91
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	92
Best Political Science Schools	93
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Schools	97
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k)	111
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid)	115
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k)	115
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Political Science Graduates	116
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science	117
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k)	120
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Political Science	125
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k)	134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k)	136
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid)	139
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k)	140
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	142
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k)	143
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid)	145
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k)	147
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	147
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k)	151
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k)	156
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k)	158
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k)	177
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k)	186
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	187
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans	190
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k)	309
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k)	319
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science	391
Best Value Colleges for Political Science	400
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates	434
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates	446

Popularity of Poly Sci at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #140 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Santa Cruz Poly Sci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz Political Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 poly sci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in poly sci.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	26
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	67
White	74
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	22

UC Santa Cruz Political Science Master’s Program

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in poly sci from UC Santa Cruz in 2021 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in poly sci.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Satyriconi under License

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