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Graduates' employment situation

Political science - Bachelor’s degree

Number of targeted persons in the survey
2017	814
2019	742
2021	814

Response rate
2017	55.8%
2019	58.4%
2021	56.6%


2017	43%
2019	39.7%
2021	38.4%

With a full-time job
2017	80%
2019	89.5%
2021	87%

With a full-time job related to their education
2017	24.4%
2019	35.7%
2021	37%

Graduates who pursue further studies
2017	50.7%
2019	55.2%
2021	55.7%

Unemployment rate of graduates
2017	8.9%
2019	6%
2021	8.8%

Average weekly full-time income
2017	$856.00
2019	$894.00
2021	$984.00

Last update: June 19, 2026