by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in political science from FAU. This makes it the #61 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $30,266. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, political science students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from FAU. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from FAU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 141 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
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