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Political Science & Government at Regent University

Political Science & Government at Regent University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Regent University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Regent University is in Virginia Beach, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 political science & government degrees were awarded at Regent University.

Studying Online at Regent University

Many students take online classes at Regent University. Of 10,657 students, 8,544 (80%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Regent University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #7 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #22 of 22
Best Value Southeast (Region) #98 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #133 of 151
Best Value Nationwide #407 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #645 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Regent University

Graduates of Regent 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 Regent University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,727
2 years $37,208
4 years $49,737
5 years $51,084

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Regent University report median earnings of $49,737, compared with $54,240 for all Regent University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Regent University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Regent University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Regent University are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Regent University

Of the 1 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Regent University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Regent 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 Regent University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Regent University

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Regent University

Of the 27 master’s political science & government graduates at Regent University, 63% were women (17) and 37% were men (10).

Regent 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 Regent University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 6
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Regent University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Regent University, above 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 Regent University

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

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 27
Other Political Science & Government 1

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Regent University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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