by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral 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 #8 out of 681 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 handed out 4 master’s degrees in political science & government.
Vanderbilt University is not currently ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% 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 master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 4 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 11 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
Vanderbilt University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 82% 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 doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University granted 11 doctoral completions in political science and government, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 114 |