Graduate Certificates in Political Science
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Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41 people earned their graduate certificate in poly sci. This earns it the #339 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,652 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 720 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for poly sci majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in poly sci. About 51.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 28 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from Columbia. About 60% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in poly sci. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from SHSU. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from UCF. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from FIU.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from IU Bloomington.
The 8th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western New Mexico University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from Western New Mexico University.
The 8th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St John's University - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in poly sci from STJ.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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