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Political Science in Tennessee

Political Science Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 694 students earned their Political Science degrees in TN.

A Political Science major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 660
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 14,870 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Tennessee

Political Science grads earn an average of $83,350 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,400.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. This public school has an average net price of $13,216. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $13,267. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Chattanooga will pay a net price of $13,539. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,914.

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#8

Rhodes College

Memphis
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. 98% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. 74% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Belmont University

Nashville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,860.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,886. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Economics 436
Sociology 428
General Social Sciences 269
Anthropology 154
International Relations & Security 109
Geography & Cartography 38
Urban Studies 21
Other Social Sciences 21

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