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Poly Sci in North Carolina

Poly Sci Schools in North Carolina

1,720 students earned Poly Sci degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

A Poly Sci major is the 95th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors in North Carolina

Poly Sci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
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 poly sci major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of poly sci majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Poly Sci Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,430 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in poly sci jobs.

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Wages for Poly Sci Jobs in North Carolina

Poly Sci grads earn an average of $90,070 in the state and $115,300 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. 57% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,907. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

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Major Annual Graduates in NC
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