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Political Science in Connecticut

Political Science Schools in Connecticut

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

A Political Science major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 710
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Connecticut

7,230 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $95,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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#2

Yale University

New Haven
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,535.

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#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,340. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U.

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#4

Trinity College

Hartford
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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Connecticut College

New London
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Conn College will pay a net price of $32,664.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $19,291.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,210. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Economics 1,099
Sociology 382
International Relations & Security 146
Anthropology 124
Geography & Cartography 53
Urban Studies 45
Other Social Sciences 30
General Social Sciences 21

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