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Political Science & Government Schools in Louisiana

582 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Political Science & Government major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 558
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 9,890 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $101,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. In their early career, UNO grads earn an average salary of $36,166. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $11,304. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,104.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,108.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, Southeastern grads earn an average salary of $36,197. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Political Science & Government Careers in LA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Economists 25% $93,660
Economics Professors 14% $105,460
Managers 9% $79,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Sociology 407
Economics 209
Anthropology 88
General Social Sciences 59
International Relations & Security 58
Criminology 56
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 17

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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