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Political Science & Government Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 17 students earned their Political Science degrees in UT.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 81st most popular major in the state out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Utah

3,630 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $88,280, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Utah that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Political Science & Government Careers in UT

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
Managers 31% $92,070
Economists 17% $67,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Geography & Cartography 71
Criminology 43
Economics 25
Sociology 17
Urban Studies 17
Anthropology 15
International Relations & Security 12
General Social Sciences 11

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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