Political Science & Government at Rutgers University-Newark
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 political science & government graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-Newark.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Newark
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark
Students who complete Rutgers University-Newark’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 | $35,921 |
| 2 years | $32,467 |
| 3 years | $41,343 |
| 4 years | $53,569 |
| 5 years | $71,531 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $53,569, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $24,188.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 48% women (19) and 52% men (21).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Among the 31 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 45% were women (14) and 55% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 9 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, 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 Rutgers University-Newark
This Political Science & Government program at Rutgers University-Newark includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Below 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.