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Political Science & Government Schools in Arizona

18 students earned Political Science degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 124th most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a political science major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Arizona

There are 8,870 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Arizona

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $93,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in Arizona that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,358. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,784 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

In their early career, ASU - Tempe grads earn an average salary of $46,621. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,107.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,308. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Political Science & Government Careers in AZ

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Managers 12% $98,540
Economists 10% $81,050
Political Scientists 9% $0
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
International Relations & Security 134
Sociology 103
Geography & Cartography 93
Economics 48
Anthropology 43
Criminology 14
General Social Sciences 12

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