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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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 |
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Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
Best Political Science & Government Schools | 394 |
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.
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.
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 | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 43 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
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.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
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 |
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Economics | 22 |
Anthropology | 16 |
International Relations & National Security | 10 |
Sociology | 9 |
Archeology | 8 |
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