We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in political science & government at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA highly for political science & government, ranked #42 out of 681 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Political Science & Government Schools 42 of 681 Best Political Science & Government Schools in California 7 of 113
The table below lists every degree level granted in political science & government at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 723 Master’s 9 Doctoral 12
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 9 master’s degrees in political science & government.
UCLA has not been ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.In State Out of State Tuition $56,518 $68,757 Fees $1,714 $1,714
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Among recent graduates, 33% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UCLA were Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in political science & government.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCLA conferred 9 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 12 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in political science & government.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCLA awarded 12 doctoral completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government 723