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Political Science in North Carolina

Political Science Schools in North Carolina

1,739 students earned Political Science degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science is the 80th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in North Carolina

13,240 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 Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $90,070, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,785. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,414.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,765. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Economics 193
Geography & Cartography 112
International Relations & Security 87
Sociology 80
Anthropology 30

View all majors related to Political Science

View Nationwide Political Science Report

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