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Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas

297 students earned Political Science degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 289
Master’s Degree 8

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554. 97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,065.

#5

Hendrix College

Conway
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,902. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University.

#6

Lyon College

Batesville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,561 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $20,639. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

Political Science & Government Careers in AR

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190
Economists 10% $63,720
Economics Professors 9% $94,520
Political Science Professors 7% $72,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Sociology 228
Criminology 110
Economics 103
Anthropology 68
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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