Political Science & Government Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government is offered at 1,206 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.5% of Political Science & Government graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 44,942 degrees were awarded toPolitical Science & Government majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Science & Government at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 21 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,212 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,672 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 748 |
Earnings of Political Science & Government Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,510 |
| 4 years | $55,642 |
| 5 years | $66,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Political Science & Government majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Political Science & Government graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 9.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 9.5% |
| International Students | 2 | 9.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,304 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Political Science & Government students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 744 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 536 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 438 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 428 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 415 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 414 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 403 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 395 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 393 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 375 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 340 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 337 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 325 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 304 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their undergraduate certificate in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 295 undergraduate certificates in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Political Science & Government Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Science & Government that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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