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Political Science & Government Schools in Alabama

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

A Political Science & Government major is the 140th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.0%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Alabama

There are 2,440 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Alabama

Political Science grads earn an average of $103,740 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

Political Science & Government Careers in AL

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Political Science Professors 6% $73,900
Managers 6% $101,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
International Relations & Security 75
Sociology 54
Geography & Cartography 45
Economics 38
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13
Criminology 9

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