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Political Science in Maine

Political Science Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 292 students earned their Political Science degrees in ME.

As a degree choice, Political Science is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 292

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 1,590 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Maine

Political Science grads earn an average of $85,990 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Maine that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,533. 88% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

Colby College

Waterville
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 46% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#3

Bates College

Lewiston
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Bates. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,341. 37% of students get financical aid.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,137. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UMaine Farmington. This public school has an average net price of $13,698.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,516. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,319.

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#9

Thomas College

Waterville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Economics 256
Sociology 120
Other Social Sciences 64
Anthropology 61
Geography & Cartography 30
International Relations & Security 19
General Social Sciences 5

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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