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Political Science & Government Schools in Pennsylvania

60 students earned Political Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 114th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 13,020 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Pennsylvania

Political Science grads earn an average of $102,110 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This private school has an average net price of $25,046. 79% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,358 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

A typical student attending East Stroudsburg University will pay a net price of $20,141. 77% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, East Stroudsburg University grads earn an average salary of $42,455.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888.

Political Science & Government Careers in PA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
Economists 3% $84,520
Managers 3% $116,820
Political Scientists 0% $89,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geography & Cartography 330
Criminology 203
Economics 181
International Relations & Security 59
Sociology 54
Anthropology 37
Other Social Sciences 33
General Social Sciences 19

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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