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Political Science & Government Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 102 students earned their Political Science degrees in FL.

A Political Science & Government major is the 87th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Florida

24,190 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $99,240, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public school has an average net price of $5,135. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,089.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa.

Political Science & Government Careers in FL

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Managers 17% $90,740
Political Science Professors 17% $86,180
Economics Professors 17% $100,530
Economists 13% $90,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Economics 110
International Relations & Security 86
Anthropology 82
Criminology 63
Sociology 57
Geography & Cartography 46
General Social Sciences 43
Demography & Population Studies 5

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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