Graduate Certificates in Political Science
Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44 people earned their graduate certificate in poly sci. This makes it the 339th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,836 |
| Associate Degree | 2,146 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,731 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 722 |
| Basic Certificate | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for poly sci students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in poly sci. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 28 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for poly sci students seekinga graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from Columbia.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in poly sci. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from SHSU. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in poly sci. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from UCF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from Virginia Tech.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in poly sci. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from UNC Greensboro. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from UTEP. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Western New Mexico University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from Western New Mexico University.
The 8th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from IU Bloomington.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Government & Politics | 18 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 7 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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