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Political Science & Government in New Hampshire

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Political Science & Government Schools in New Hampshire

In 2020-2021, 398 students earned their Political Science degrees in NH.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 214 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 355
Master’s Degree 43

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in New Hampshire

There are 1,180 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in New Hampshire

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $101,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 9 colleges in New Hampshire that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Dartmouth.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#4

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

An average student at Franklin Pierce will pay a net price of $26,722. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Franklin Pierce. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,178 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,949 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $33,807. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

Political Science & Government Careers in NH

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Managers 8% $118,520
Political Science Professors 0% $93,220
Economics Professors 0% $134,270
Economists 0% $71,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Economics 353
General Social Sciences 140
Sociology 140
Anthropology 137
Criminology 119
International Relations & Security 100
Geography & Cartography 66
Other Social Sciences 5

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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