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. In addition, we cover how University of Akron Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #108 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 University of Akron Main Campus is $32,504. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,983 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 University of Akron Main Campus.
Of the 52 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Akron Main Campus, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from University of Akron Main Campus in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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