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Political Science in Arkansas

Political Science Schools in Arkansas

262 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Political Science is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 255
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Arkansas

There are 3,550 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $81,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,889. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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#5

Hendrix College

Conway
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,780. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#6

Lyon College

Batesville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,183. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,465. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,765. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Ouachita Baptist. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Sociology 228
Economics 103
Anthropology 68
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

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