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Political Science in Wisconsin

Political Science Schools in Wisconsin

932 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Political Science major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 13,050 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $85,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,834. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,637. 100% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Economics 265
Geography & Cartography 94
Sociology 43
International Relations & Security 34
Anthropology 20
Other Social Sciences 16
Urban Studies 6

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