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Political science & IR at University of Alabama

University of Alabama graduates about 243 political science & international relations majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 201st of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a strong program at 66 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 87 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 80% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $61,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×). Research spending in the field runs about $3 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

Graduates a year2434% of the class
Courses in the catalog87more than 80% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$61,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$3Ma year, NSF
Admit rate71%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1410whole school

Around University of Alabama

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Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Rotary International, North Lawn Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 74 · Dorm 66 · Athletics 9 · Student housing 6 · Chapel 6 · Dining 5.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Creighton University 67
  2. Hampden-Sydney College 67
  3. Saint Johns University 67
  4. Millsaps College 67
  5. Seton Hall University 66
  6. The University of Oklahoma 66
  7. St. Olaf College 66
  8. Marist College 66

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Alabama 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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