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Political Science & Government Schools in Mississippi

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

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Master’s Degree 12
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 28.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,370 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 Mississippi

Political Science grads earn an average of $75,450 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,122. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $37,704. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,190.

#6

Millsaps College

Jackson
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,423 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,169. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

#7

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,087 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#8

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,382. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. An average student at Belhaven will pay a net price of $16,228.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year.

Political Science & Government Careers in MS

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Managers 6% $72,130
Political Science Professors 0% $70,930
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Economists 0% $65,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Sociology 114
Criminology 70
Economics 63
International Relations & Security 58
General Social Sciences 55
Anthropology 54
Geography & Cartography 14

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