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Political Science in District of Columbia

Political Science Schools in District of Columbia

In 2022-2023, 1,373 students earned their Political Science degrees in DC.

A Political Science major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 254
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 30,900 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in District of Columbia

Political Science grads earn an average of $127,410 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $34,462. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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Georgetown University

Washington
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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American University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Howard University

Washington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180.

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
International Relations & Security 998
Economics 270
Sociology 22
Geography & Cartography 21
Anthropology 19
Urban Studies 1
Other Social Sciences 1

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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