by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,205 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Eastern Michigan is $167 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Eastern Michigan in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 33 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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