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. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #606 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,140 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,798 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 Maine.
Of the 56 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMaine, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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