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Political Science & Government Schools in Vermont

227 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 227

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, 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 Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Vermont

640 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Vermont

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $96,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 7 colleges in Vermont that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
13,292 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UVM. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

#2

Middlebury College

Middlebury
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,525.

#3

Norwich University

Northfield
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,782 after graduation. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Saint Michael's. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Bennington College

Bennington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,741.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This public school has an average net price of $15,906. In their early career, Northern Vermont University grads earn an average salary of $31,235.

#7

Castleton University

Castleton
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

Political Science & Government Careers in VT

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Economics Professors 0% $0
Economists 0% $72,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
Economics 202
International Relations & Security 165
Sociology 59
Anthropology 50
Geography & Cartography 31
General Social Sciences 16
Sociology & Anthropology 16
Other Social Sciences 2

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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