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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- 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.