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Political science & IR at NC Central

NC Central graduates about 33 political science & international relations majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 413th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a light program at 43 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 59% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $47,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.75×).

43/100Light#413 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year333% of the class
Courses in the catalog62more than 59% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$47,0000.75× the same major nationally
Research in the field$394Ka year, NSF
Admit rate84%whole school
SAT middle 50%810–1130whole school

Around NC Central

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The entrance of New Residence Hall I at North Carolina Central University in Dur
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A parabolic antenna at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Caroli
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Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Turner Law Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 11 · Dorm 10 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Offices 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. University of North Georgia 43
  2. Northern Illinois University 43
  3. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse 43
  4. University of Nebraska at Omaha 43
  5. Georgia College & State University 43
  6. Ramapo College of New Jersey 43
  7. Coe College 43
  8. Houghton University 43

Other strong majors at NC Central

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares NC Central 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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