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Political Science & Government Schools in Hawaii

141 students earned Political Science degrees in Hawaii in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 166 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Hawaii

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 132
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Hawaii, 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 Hawaii is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 24.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 33.3%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Hawaii

There are 2,270 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 Hawaii

Political Science grads earn an average of $87,520 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Hawaii that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
18,025 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,687. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,180 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,165 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at UH Hilo. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,243 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

Political Science & Government Careers in HI

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title HI Job Growth HI Median Salary
Economics Professors 14% $92,160
Economists 13% $91,260
Managers 7% $94,460
Political Science Professors 0% $87,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in HI
General Social Sciences 134
Sociology 96
Economics 92
Anthropology 61
Geography & Cartography 44
International Relations & Security 18

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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