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Political Science & Government Schools in Wisconsin

986 students earned Political Science degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 17th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 885
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Wisconsin

13,050 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 Wisconsin

Political Science grads earn an average of $85,050 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. In their early career, UW - Whitewater grads earn an average salary of $43,126.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, UW - Green Bay grads earn an average salary of $40,672. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW - Stevens Point will pay a net price of $13,346. 80% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

#10

Lawrence University

Appleton
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time.

Political Science & Government Careers in WI

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Economics Professors 4% $95,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Economics 1,225
Sociology 504
Geography & Cartography 276
Criminology 225
Anthropology 141
International Relations & Security 76
Other Social Sciences 55
General Social Sciences 42

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