by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #7 out of 679 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 114 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $72,701 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Vanderbilt University granted 114 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 11 |
