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Political Science in Michigan

Political Science Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,000 students earned their Political Science degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Political Science is the 91st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 7,380 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Michigan

Political Science grads earn an average of $98,780 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

#1

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Hillsdale College.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,884. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 231
Anthropology 43
Geography & Cartography 42
Sociology 35
Other Social Sciences 10
General Social Sciences 6
Archeology 3
International Relations & Security 2

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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