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. In addition, we cover how Florida State ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 431 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 477 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in political science from Florida State. This makes it the #7 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,745 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,294 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 $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Florida State is $205 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Florida State was $724 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 431 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 242 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Florida State political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Florida State Online Learning page.
Political Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Florida State make a median salary of $46,645 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a master's degree in political science from Florida State. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 331 |
| Economics | 309 |
| General Social Sciences | 278 |
| Sociology | 140 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
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