Political Science & Government at Rutgers University - Newark
What traits are you looking for in a political science school? To help you decide if Rutgers University - Newark is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's political science program.Rutgers Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey and approximately 13,231 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Rutgers University - Newark Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rutgers Newark Political Science & Government Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
- Master’s Degree in Political Science
Featured Rutgers University - Newark Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rutgers Newark Political Science & Government Rankings
Political Science Student Demographics at Rutgers Newark
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
Rutgers Newark Political Science & Government Master’s Program
In the political science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of degree recipients. That is 17% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in political science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Political Science & Government
If you plan to be a political science major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Rutgers University - Newark. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 11 |
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Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in political science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NJ, the home state for Rutgers University - Newark.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 18,370 | $138,820 |
| Economics Professors | 340 | $117,220 |
| Economists | 180 | $100,500 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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