Political Science & Government at Baylor University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 132 political science & government graduations were recorded at Baylor University.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Many students take online classes at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Baylor University
Rankings can help you compare Baylor University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 56 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #663 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Baylor University
Those who finish Baylor University’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,558 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $44,895 |
| 4 years | $59,016 |
| 5 years | $70,092 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Baylor University earn a median of $59,016, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Baylor University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Baylor University are 51% women (67) and 49% men (65).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 129 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Baylor University, 50% were women (65) and 50% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Baylor University
Of the 1 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Baylor University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at Baylor University
Of the 2 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at Baylor University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Baylor University
The Political Science & Government program at Baylor University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 132 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Baylor University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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