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Political Science & Government at The University of Montana

Political Science & Government at The University of Montana

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at The University of Montana. Get started with the following essential facts.

The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 political science & government degrees were granted at The University of Montana.

Online Class Availability at The University of Montana

Online coursework is an option at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Montana #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Montana #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #14 of 25
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #16 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #325 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #423 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from The University of Montana

Those who finish The University of Montana’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 The University of Montana
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,061
2 years $27,822
3 years $39,815
4 years $42,524
5 years $57,400

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from The University of Montana earn a median of $42,524, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at The University of Montana

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from The University of Montana is $21,173.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at The University of Montana, by degree type.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at The University of Montana are 67% women (20) and 33% men (10).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana

Of the 27 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 70% were women (19) and 30% were men (8).

The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at The University of Montana

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at The University of Montana

Among the 3 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at The University of Montana

*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 The University of Montana

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

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 30

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at The University of Montana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

References

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