by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for political science & government, placing at #247 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 247 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 2 master’s degrees in political science & government.
University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 | $20,322 | $38,100 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia granted 2 master’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 4 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not currently ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia granted 4 doctoral completions in political science and government, general recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 212 |