Below are the key facts about this program at UO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #135 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 135 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Oregon | 1 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in political science & government at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 224 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon handed out 224 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,828 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $20,183 in student loans. This is below $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 31 |
UO awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
Graduate study is also available at UO. 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 | 6 |