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Political Science & Government at Claremont Graduate University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Claremont Graduate University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Claremont Graduate University is in Claremont, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 political science & government graduations were recorded at Claremont Graduate University.

Online & Distance Learning at Claremont Graduate University

Online coursework is an option at Claremont Graduate University. Of 1,771 students, 314 (18%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Claremont Graduate University

These rankings give you a sense of how Claremont Graduate University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Claremont Graduate University

Students who complete Claremont Graduate University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,516
2 years	$69,338

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Claremont Graduate University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Claremont Graduate University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Claremont Graduate University

Among the 2 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Claremont Graduate University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Claremont Graduate University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Unknown	1

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at Claremont Graduate University

Among the 11 doctoral political science & government graduates at Claremont Graduate University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at Claremont Graduate University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at Claremont Graduate University, above the national average of 16%.*

*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 Claremont Graduate University

The Political Science & Government program at Claremont Graduate University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	12
Political Economy	1

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Claremont Graduate University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.