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Political Science & Government Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 123 students earned their Political Science degrees in MD.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 112
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Maryland

There are 15,740 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $119,300, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,428.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

Political Science & Government Careers in MD

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Economists 5% $116,380
Managers 2% $119,900
Political Scientists 0% $129,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
International Relations & Security 589
Economics 388
Geography & Cartography 75
General Social Sciences 66
Sociology 42
Criminology 20
Other Social Sciences 17
Urban Studies 15

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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