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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMBC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,372 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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 Maryland - Baltimore County.
Of the 84 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UMBC in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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