by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #228 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 228 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 9 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 56 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston handed out 202 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UH is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at UH earn a median of $52,679 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UH granted 202 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (42%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
