by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from UCO. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,938 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCO, political science students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCO. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UCO in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 53 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
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