by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Georgia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in political science from Georgia State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $29,275. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, political science students borrow a median amount of $17,088 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 $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Georgia State is $118 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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Of the 207 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Georgia State in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Georgia State political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia State Online Learning page.
Political Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia State make a median salary of $52,547 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a master's degree in political science from Georgia State. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 135 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Urban Studies | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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