by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #19 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VSU as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #586 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 586 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 19 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 110 of 151 |
The following degree levels are granted in political science & government at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia State University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
VSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $27,127 in student loans. This is lower than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VSU granted 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (92%).