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 Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #475 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $23,244. 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 Oakland, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,054 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 Oakland University.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Oakland in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 36 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |
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