Political Science & Government at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 120 political science & government degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 79 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $32,640 |
| 2 years | $32,592 |
| 3 years | $41,754 |
| 4 years | $51,290 |
| 5 years | $59,170 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus report median earnings of $51,290, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus is $24,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 64% women (77) and 36% men (43).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 67 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 58% were women (39) and 42% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 25 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 56% were women (14) and 44% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 22 |
*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 Ohio University-Main Campus
This Political Science & Government program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 96 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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