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 Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from Kent State. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2021, making the school the #90 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 Kent State is $28,147. 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 Kent State, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Kent State is $395 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Kent State University at Kent.
The political science program at Kent State awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Kent State in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
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