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Political Science & Government Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Political Science degrees in TN.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 82nd most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Tennessee

There are 14,870 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 Tennessee

Political Science grads earn an average of $83,350 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Tennessee that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

Political Science & Government Careers in TN

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Managers 13% $74,130
Political Science Professors 11% $73,190
Economists 11% $73,400
Economics Professors 9% $115,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Economics 71
Sociology 40
International Relations & Security 19
Geography & Cartography 17
Anthropology 15
Archeology 1

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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