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Political Science & Government in Rhode Island

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Political Science & Government Schools in Rhode Island

326 students earned Political Science degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 307
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 1,040 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 Rhode Island

Political Science grads earn an average of $122,390 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. 55% of students get financical aid.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Providence College

Providence
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,565 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $40,888.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Bryant University

Smithfield
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,268 after earning their degree at this institution.

Political Science & Government Careers in RI

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Political Science Professors 10% $101,100
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Economics 375
Criminology 115
Sociology 99
International Relations & Security 70
Anthropology 50
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 18
Geography & Cartography 18

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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