by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The U. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #124 out of 679 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
The U is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,856 a year. This is lower than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The U, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $18,370 in student loans. This is lower than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
The U conferred 131 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
