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Political Science in Minnesota

Political Science Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 549 students earned their Political Science degrees in MN.

In this state, Political Science is the 30th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 539
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 10,120 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 Minnesota

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $99,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,318.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,996. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,156. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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#4

Macalester College

Saint Paul
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,719.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,233. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 92% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Saint Johns University

Collegeville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This private school has an average net price of $25,169.

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#10

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,340. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Economics 847
Sociology 264
International Relations & Security 202
Geography & Cartography 143
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60
Urban Studies 55

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