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Political Science & Government Schools in North Carolina

69 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Political Science & Government major is the 80th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government 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 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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 full-time teacher rate is 92%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629.

Political Science & Government Careers in NC

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Political Scientists 50% $0
Managers 12% $113,560
Economics Professors 10% $91,330
Political Science Professors 10% $73,920
Economists 0% $80,400

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
Criminology 1

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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