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Political Science & Government Schools in Texas

143 students earned Political Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 89th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Texas

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 24,690 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Texas

Political Science grads earn an average of $106,480 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

In their early career, UNT grads earn an average salary of $43,194. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,122.

#4

Rice University

Houston
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

In their early career, UT Dallas grads earn an average salary of $52,187. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,194. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. In their early career, Baylor grads earn an average salary of $50,196.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. In their early career, UTEP grads earn an average salary of $35,797.

Political Science & Government Careers in TX

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Economists 19% $99,740
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Political Scientists -2% $88,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Economics 350
International Relations & Security 314
Sociology 172
Geography & Cartography 124
Anthropology 82
Criminology 55
Archeology 10
General Social Sciences 7

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