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Political Science & Government Schools in Florida

2,580 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,430
Master’s Degree 81
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.8%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#3

University of Florida

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

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,135. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324.

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

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 72% of students get financical aid.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,865.

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

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. An average student at UT will pay a net price of $32,440. Graduates earn an average $43,360 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,126.

Political Science & Government Careers in FL

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Managers 17% $90,740
Political Science Professors 17% $86,180
Economics Professors 17% $100,530
Economists 13% $90,490

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
Criminology 933
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Geography & Cartography 137
Other Social Sciences 10

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