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Political Science & Government at Northern Arizona University

Political Science & Government at Northern Arizona University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 63 political science & government graduations were recorded at Northern Arizona University.

Studying Online at Northern Arizona University

Distance learning is available at Northern Arizona University. Of 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) studied exclusively online and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Northern Arizona University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Arizona University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #3 of 6
Best Value Arizona #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #14 of 56
Best Value Southwest (Region) #25 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #225 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #232 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Northern Arizona University

Those who finish Northern Arizona University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Northern Arizona University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,897
2 years $33,043
3 years $43,479
4 years $48,198
5 years $55,683

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Northern Arizona University take home a median $48,198, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Northern Arizona University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Northern Arizona University is $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Northern Arizona University are 46% women (29) and 54% men (34).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Among the 57 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Northern Arizona University, 46% were women (26) and 54% were men (31).

Northern Arizona 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 Northern Arizona University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 13
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Northern Arizona University

Minority students account for 33% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Among the 6 master’s political science & government graduates at Northern Arizona University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

Northern Arizona University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Northern Arizona University

Minority students account for 17% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, lower 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 Northern Arizona University

This Political Science & Government program at Northern Arizona University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 63

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Northern Arizona University go on to a range of careers. 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

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