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Political Science & Government Schools in Georgia

1,199 students earned Political Science degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Political Science & Government major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,125
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 30.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Georgia

There are 15,250 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 Georgia

Political Science grads earn an average of $101,720 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,242.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Emory grads earn an average salary of $61,633. 75% of the teachers are full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,522. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,588.

#6

Spelman College

Atlanta
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820.

#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at Morehouse will pay a net price of $34,608. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,139. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Georgia College.

Political Science & Government Careers in GA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Economists 10% $104,200
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Sociology 766
Economics 642
International Relations & Security 505
Criminology 321
Anthropology 233
Geography & Cartography 95
General Social Sciences 51
Sociology & Anthropology 50

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