by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in political science & government at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #55 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 55 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 2 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 11 master’s degrees in political science & government.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin awarded 11 master’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 17 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 71% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin awarded 17 doctoral degrees in political science and government, general recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UT Austin. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 312 |