Political Science at Purdue University - Main Campus
Every political science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the poly sci program at Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and approximately 46,655 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Purdue University - Main Campus Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Purdue Political Science Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Poly Sci (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Poly Sci
- Master’s Degree in Poly Sci
Featured Purdue University - Main Campus Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Purdue Political Science Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in poly sci, making the school the #73 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Poly Sci Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Political Science Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in poly sci.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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Careers That Poly Sci Grads May Go Into
A degree in poly sci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
---|---|---|
Managers | 7,290 | $71,560 |
Political Science Professors | 210 | $97,460 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.