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 IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #29 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,254 a year. 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 IUP, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
Of the 31 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from IUP, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 44 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Archeology | 9 |
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