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Political Science & Government at The University of Texas at Tyler

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what The University of Texas at Tyler. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at Tyler is in Tyler, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 political science & government degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at Tyler

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Tyler. Of 10,362 students, 2,953 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,818 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler

Students who complete The University of Texas at Tyler’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,993
4 years	$41,625
5 years	$50,747

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn a median of $41,625, compared with $66,336 for all The University of Texas at Tyler graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler are 48% women (11) and 52% men (12).

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

Of the 20 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler, above the national average of 41%.*

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

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

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Texas at Tyler

This Political Science & Government program at The University of Texas at Tyler includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	23

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at The University of Texas at Tyler go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

• 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.