by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC Upstate ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at USC Upstate was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 483 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 496 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Upstate handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC Upstate is $35,798. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC Upstate paid an average of $946 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $467 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,208 | $22,710 |
| Fees | $375 | $375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,040 | $10,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,637 | $3,637 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from USC Upstate in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USC Upstate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Upstate with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC Upstate 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 USC Upstate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of South Carolina - Upstate.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 9 |
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