Political Science & Government at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study political science & government, take a look at what The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and has a total student population of 32,441.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.
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UT Rio Grande Valley Political Science & Government Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
- Master’s Degree in Political Science
Featured The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
UT Rio Grande Valley Political Science & Government Rankings
Political Science Student Demographics at UT Rio Grande Valley
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
UT Rio Grande Valley Political Science & Government Master’s Program
In the political science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of degree recipients. That is 43% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a master's in political science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Political Science & Government
The following political science concentations are available at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Political Science | 6 |
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Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in political science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
Political Science Professors | 1,910 | $81,070 |
Economics Professors | 1,020 | $115,240 |
Economists | 830 | $106,480 |
Political Scientists | 220 | $87,610 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.