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Political Science & Government Schools in Wisconsin

40 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
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 men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.5%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

Political Science & Government Careers in WI

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Economics Professors 4% $95,620

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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