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Political Science & Government in Connecticut

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Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 802 students earned their Political Science degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 724
Master’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

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: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $72,046 after graduation. An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $15,296.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,813. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Connecticut College

New London
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,562 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,977.

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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Political Science & Government Careers in CT

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Managers 9% $118,140
Political Science Professors 6% $77,570
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Economists 0% $93,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Economics 1,099
Sociology 382
Criminology 179
International Relations & Security 146
Anthropology 124
Geography & Cartography 53
Urban Studies 45
Other Social Sciences 30

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