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Political Science in Nevada

Political Science Schools in Nevada

In 2022-2023, 176 students earned their Political Science degrees in NV.

A Political Science major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 153
Associate Degree 12
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 7,280 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 Nevada

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $79,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,779. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $4,693. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% 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 NV
Economics 147
Sociology 120
Anthropology 118
International Relations & Security 49
Urban Studies 35
General Social Sciences 32
Geography & Cartography 23

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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