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Political Science & Government at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Political Science & Government at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 231 political science & government degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 14
Best Value New Jersey #10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #46 of 132
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 131
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #186 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #471 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 14
Best Value New Jersey #10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #46 of 132
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 131
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #186 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #471 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,847
2 years $32,467
3 years $41,343
4 years $53,569
5 years $71,531

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $53,569, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $24,188.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 55% women (127) and 45% men (104).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 202 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 56% were women (113) and 44% were men (89).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 97
Hispanic / Latino 47
Black / African American 5
Asian 38
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 26 master’s political science & government graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 4
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 50% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 29%.*

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 3 doctoral political science & government graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 16%.*

*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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This Political Science & Government program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 231

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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