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Political Science & Government Schools in Ohio

1,483 students earned Political Science degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,359
Master’s Degree 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. A typical student attending Ohio State will pay a net price of $16,845. In their early career, Ohio State grads earn an average salary of $44,737.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Miami University - Oxford. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. This public school has an average net price of $23,831.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Graduates earn an average $42,023 after graduation.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 59% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. A typical student attending University of Akron Main Campus will pay a net price of $17,945. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#7

Oberlin College

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

In their early career, Oberlin grads earn an average salary of $37,507. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,943. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

#9

Xavier University

Cincinnati
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Xavier grads earn an average salary of $48,268. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Wooster College grads earn an average salary of $40,105.

Political Science & Government Careers in OH

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Political Scientists 25% $0
Economics Professors 8% $99,920
Managers 7% $97,600
Political Science Professors 6% $82,000
Economists 0% $108,800

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
Criminology 427
Anthropology 295
Geography & Cartography 264
General Social Sciences 85
Urban Studies 84

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