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Political Science in New Jersey

Political Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 829 students earned their Political Science degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Political Science is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 756
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in New Jersey

19,530 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $117,220, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675.

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Princeton University

Princeton
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $17,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $21,344. 93% of students get financical aid.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,005.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

A typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $24,659. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Economics 843
General Social Sciences 738
Sociology 543
International Relations & Security 185
Anthropology 134
Geography & Cartography 67
Other Social Sciences 61
Urban Studies 12

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