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. We've also included details on how UM Dearborn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UM Dearborn was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,264 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 UM Dearborn, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,175 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 University of Michigan - Dearborn.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Dearborn with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 23 |
| General Social Sciences | 20 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
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