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Political science & IR at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University graduates about 124 political science & international relations majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 516th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a light program at 34 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 84 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 78% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $54,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.85×).

34/100Light#516 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year1242% of the class
Courses in the catalog84more than 78% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$54,0000.85× the same major nationally
Admit rate66%whole school
SAT middle 50%1020–1200whole school

Around Florida Atlantic University

FAU's Innovation Village student apartments on Boca Raton campus
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Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Center on Boca Raton campus of FAU
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FAU Courtyard and Alumni Plaza
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Administration Building at FAU
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Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 83 · Athletics 9 · Arts 3 · Library 2 · Student housing 1 · Dorm 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. SUNY Oswego 35
  2. Anderson University (South Carolina) 35
  3. Longwood University 35
  4. Carroll University 35
  5. Florida Gulf Coast University 34
  6. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 34
  7. Kent State University 34
  8. Northern Michigan University 34

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Florida Atlantic University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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