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Political science & IR at Kent State University

Kent State University graduates about 55 political science & international relations majors a year, 1% 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 59 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 55% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $52,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×).

34/100Light#516 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year551% of the class
Courses in the catalog59more than 55% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$52,0000.82× the same major nationally
Research in the field$596Ka year, NSF
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%990–1220whole school

Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 77 · Dorm 43 · Athletics 7 · Arts 3 · Library 3 · Dining 2.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Carroll University 35
  2. Florida Atlantic University 34
  3. Florida Gulf Coast University 34
  4. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 34
  5. Northern Michigan University 34
  6. Northeastern Illinois University 34
  7. Clark Atlanta University 34
  8. Westfield State University 34

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Kent State 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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