by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Political Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Political Science & Government is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at University of the District of Columbia. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in political science, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia was $506 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $220 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,292 | $12,144 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
Learn more about University of the District of Columbia tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Political Science students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of the District of Columbia took out an average of $36,814 in student loans. That is 64% higher than the national average of $22,466.
political science who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of the District of Columbia make an average of $39,369 a year during the early days of their career. That is 18% higher than the national average of $33,465.
Online degrees for the University of the District of Columbia political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of the District of Columbia Online Learning page.
About 67.9% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in political science in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 50.3%.
Around 53.6% of political science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the District of Columbia in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 37%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Political Science & Government students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 28 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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