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Political Science & Government Schools in Louisiana

24 students earned Political Science degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Political Science & Government major is the 79th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Louisiana

9,890 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 Louisiana

Political Science grads earn an average of $101,670 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $12,140. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Political Science & Government Careers in LA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Economists 25% $93,660
Economics Professors 14% $105,460
Managers 9% $79,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Social Sciences 42
Criminology 20
Economics 20
Geography & Cartography 19
Sociology 17
Anthropology 15
Urban Studies 4
Other Social Sciences 2

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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