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 Emory ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, Emory came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from Emory. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emory is $37,188. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, political science students borrow a median amount of $17,590 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Emory University.
Of the 107 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Emory in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The political science program at Emory awarded 4 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 167 |
| Sociology | 70 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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