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Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their Political Science degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Connecticut

There are 7,230 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 Connecticut

Political Science grads earn an average of $95,450 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

Political Science & Government Careers in CT

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Managers 9% $118,140
Political Science Professors 6% $77,570
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Economists 0% $93,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Economics 85
International Relations & Security 56
Sociology 28
Geography & Cartography 22
Anthropology 21
General Social Sciences 7

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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