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Poly Sci in California

Poly Sci Schools in California

7,554 students earned Poly Sci degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Poly Sci is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors in California

Poly Sci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,475
Associate Degree 1,815
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 119
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 119
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 119
Master’s Degree 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In California, a poly sci major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of poly sci majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.9%
  • White: 31.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Poly Sci Grads in California

67,320 people in the state and 484,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to poly sci.

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Wages for Poly Sci Jobs in California

A typical salary for a poly sci grad in the state is $112,360, compared to a typical salary of $115,300 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer poly sci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

713 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637.

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537 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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409 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 61% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069.

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361 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426.

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328 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482.

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279 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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256 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293.

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201 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,601. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to poly sci.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Political Science & Government 141
Political Economy 29

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