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Political Science & Government Schools in Michigan

1,046 students earned Political Science degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 984
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,033 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#6

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,445 after graduation.

#10

Kalamazoo College

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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at K College. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Political Science & Government Careers in MI

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Economists 8% $80,990
Managers 7% $95,390

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
Criminology 150
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

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