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Political Science in Florida

Political Science Schools in Florida

2,550 students earned Political Science degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,377
Master’s Degree 122
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Florida

24,190 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 Florida

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $99,240, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

513 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,450.

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381 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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University of Florida

Gainesville
359 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 89% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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345 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,722. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $8,636.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,625.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,852. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Florida A&M University.

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Economics 1,443
Sociology 1,076
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Geography & Cartography 137
Other Social Sciences 10
Demography & Population Studies 5

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