Political Economy Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Political Economy. This degree is more popular with male students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.7% of Political Economy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Political Economy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 266 people earned theirPolitical Economy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Economy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 247 |
| Master’s Degree | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Political Economy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Political Economy of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,510 |
| 4 years | $55,642 |
| 5 years | $66,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Political Economy students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 116 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Political Economy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 19 | 7.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Political Economy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Political Economy. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puget Sound comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsdale College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhodes College is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rollins College is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
La Salle University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Muhlenberg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Oregon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Political Economy. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Economy that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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