Political Science & Government at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 198 political science & government degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Studying Online at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #134 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #550 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #568 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty 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 | $38,561 |
| 2 years | $36,131 |
| 3 years | $43,446 |
| 4 years | $48,474 |
| 5 years | $49,988 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $48,474, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Liberty University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Liberty University are 45% women (90) and 55% men (108).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 165 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Liberty University, 46% were women (76) and 54% were men (89).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 33 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Liberty University, 42% were women (14) and 58% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*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 Liberty University
The Political Science & Government program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 198 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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 |
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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