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Political Science & Government at University of South Carolina - Columbia

204 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at University of South Carolina - Columbia.

Here, 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 UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at UofSC

UofSC Political Science Rankings

UofSC was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science 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 #1 in South Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science & Government Schools 86
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 86

Popularity of Political Science at UofSC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from UofSC. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from UofSC Make?

$33,157 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,157 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Political Science Graduates from UofSC Have?

$47,630 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, political science students borrow a median amount of $47,630 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UofSC is $480 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from UofSC Cost?

$12,688 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$39,861 Average Student Debt

UofSC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,288 $34,543
Fees $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,226 $1,226
On Campus Room and Board $12,558 $12,558
On Campus Other Expenses $5,505 $5,505

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UofSC Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 204 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UofSC in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 156
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 12

Does UofSC Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

UofSC does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.

Political Science Student Diversity at UofSC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 100
International Relations & National Security 41
Anthropology 30
Geography & Cartography 29
Sociology 26

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