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Political Science & Government in Oklahoma

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Political Science & Government Schools in Oklahoma

In 2020-2021, 240 students earned their Political Science degrees in OK.

A Political Science & Government major is the 46th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 211
Associate Degree 18
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 17.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Oklahoma

2,180 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 & Government Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $76,500, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $46,766 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,292 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,090 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,794.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,317 Total Students

In their early career, ORU grads earn an average salary of $35,313. 41% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at ORU.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,960 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at SWOSU.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Cameron University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $35,563. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at SNU.

Political Science & Government Careers in OK

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Economists 13% $66,870
Managers 8% $98,270
Economics Professors 8% $0
Political Science Professors 4% $66,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
General Social Sciences 393
Sociology 348
Economics 145
Other Social Sciences 107
Geography & Cartography 54
Anthropology 49
Criminology 24
International Relations & Security 9

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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