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Political Science & Government at University of Akron Main Campus

53 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#394 Overall Quality
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus.

We'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. In addition, we cover how University of Akron Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus Political Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #394 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #16 in Ohio.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 386
Best Political Science & Government Schools 394

Popularity of Political Science at University of Akron Main Campus

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus Make?

$26,574 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $26,574. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of Akron Main Campus Cost?

$12,799 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University of Akron Main Campus Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,399 $14,839
Fees $2,400 $2,400
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $11,070 $11,070
On Campus Other Expenses $3,596 $3,596

Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.

University of Akron Main Campus Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The political science program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Does University of Akron Main Campus Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.

University of Akron Main Campus Political Science & Government Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from University of Akron Main Campus in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

University of Akron Main Campus Political Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Akron Main Campus.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 22
Anthropology 16
International Relations & National Security 10
Sociology 9
Archeology 8

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