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Political Science in Nebraska

Political Science Schools in Nebraska

219 students earned Political Science degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 191
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Nebraska

There are 1,930 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $81,010, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Nebraska that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $16,131. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

A typical student attending UNOMAHA will pay a net price of $12,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,117. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

A typical student attending UNK will pay a net price of $17,417. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Hastings College

Hastings
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,919. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
General Social Sciences 243
Sociology 116
Economics 111
Anthropology 50
International Relations & Security 34
Other Social Sciences 22
Geography & Cartography 20
Urban Studies 4

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View Nationwide Political Science Report

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