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Political Science in Ohio

Political Science Schools in Ohio

In 2022-2023, 1,368 students earned their Political Science degrees in OH.

A Political Science major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,260
Master’s Degree 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Associate Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 15,550 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 Ohio

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $107,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,953. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Miami University - Oxford. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Miami University - Oxford will pay a net price of $24,791.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,804. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Kent State. This public school has an average net price of $18,340. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,222. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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Oberlin College

Oberlin
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,377. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

A typical student attending Cleveland State University will pay a net price of $15,639. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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#9

Xavier University

Cincinnati
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,310.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,995. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Economics 1,136
Sociology 702
International Relations & Security 446
Anthropology 295
Geography & Cartography 264
General Social Sciences 85
Urban Studies 84
Sociology & Anthropology 25

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