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. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, USC came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,043 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, political science students borrow a median amount of $12,869 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at USC is $286 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Southern California.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 357 |
| International Relations & National Security | 190 |
| Urban Studies | 102 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Sociology | 63 |
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