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Political Science in Georgia

Political Science Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 1,166 students earned their Political Science degrees in GA.

In this state, Political Science is the 74th most popular major out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Georgia

15,250 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 Jobs in Georgia

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $101,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,202.

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Emory University

Atlanta
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,417. 96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,982. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Economics 123
International Relations & Security 62
Sociology 49
Anthropology 37
Geography & Cartography 28
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 26
Other Social Sciences 25

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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