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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 220 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from Kent State. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,389 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, political science students borrow a median amount of $42,276 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Kent State is $395 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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Of the 49 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Kent State, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Kent State does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Kent State, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 53 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
