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Political Science & Government Schools in Ohio

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

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 91st most popular major out of a total 233 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Ohio

15,550 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 Ohio

Political Science grads earn an average of $107,320 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Ohio that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,737 after earning their degree at this institution. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $41,966. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

A typical student attending OHIO Athens will pay a net price of $23,831. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,914 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,945. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,224 a year. A typical student attending Kent State will pay a net price of $19,117. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,415. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,023 a year.

Political Science & Government Careers in OH

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Political Scientists 25% $0
Economics Professors 8% $99,920
Managers 7% $97,600
Political Science Professors 6% $82,000
Economists 0% $108,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Economics 199
Geography & Cartography 85
Sociology 73
Criminology 54
International Relations & Security 34
Anthropology 33
General Social Sciences 24
Urban Studies 13

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