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Political Science & Government Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 13 students earned their Political Science degrees in NV.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 45th most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Nevada

7,280 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 Nevada

Political Science grads earn an average of $79,310 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $42,832. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,930. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Political Science & Government Careers in NV

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Managers 19% $94,460
Economists 17% $76,020
Economics Professors 14% $75,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Economics 16
Anthropology 12
Geography & Cartography 8
Sociology 7
Criminology 6
General Social Sciences 1

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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