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Political Science at University of Georgia

234 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with poly sci programs.

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Political Science Degrees Available at UGA

UGA Poly Sci Rankings

UGA was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for poly sci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 30
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 35
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Political Science 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 40
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 56
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools 56
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 56
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 59
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 59
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 60
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 60
Best Political Science Schools 61
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 61
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Schools 62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 64
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 67
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 75
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 76
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 77
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 79
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 80
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Political Science Graduates 82
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 114
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 115
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 289
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 295

Popularity of Poly Sci at UGA

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from UGA. This makes it the #91 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.

UGA Poly Sci Students

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

UGA Political Science Bachelor’s Program

The poly sci program at UGA awarded 234 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 167
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 14

UGA Political Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in poly sci from UGA. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

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