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Political Science & Government at Governors State University

Political Science & Government at Governors State University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Governors State University is in University Park, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 political science & government degrees were awarded at Governors State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University

Online coursework is an option at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Governors State University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University

Among the 8 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Governors State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Governors State University

Minority students account for 50% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 41%.*

*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 Governors State University

The Political Science & Government program at Governors State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 8

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Governors State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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

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