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Political Science & Government Schools in Georgia

57 students earned Political Science degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Political Science & Government major is the 74th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#2

Emory University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,239. Graduates earn an average $35,634 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at CAU.

Political Science & Government Careers in GA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Economists 10% $104,200
Managers 9% $109,920

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

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