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Political Science in Michigan

Political Science Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,000 students earned their Political Science degrees in MI.

A Political Science major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 928
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Associate Degree 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 7,380 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 Michigan

Political Science grads earn an average of $98,780 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,792. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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152 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Hillsdale College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,472. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,614. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at K College. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 1,496
Sociology 551
Anthropology 254
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 20

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View Nationwide Political Science Report

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