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Political Science & Government at University of Akron Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#5 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#22 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#33 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#79 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#319 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#647 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,504
2 years	$27,048
3 years	$30,957
4 years	$45,809
5 years	$57,740

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $45,809, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $25,983.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 60% women (28) and 40% men (19).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 33 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 64% were women (21) and 36% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 11 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 University of Akron Main Campus

The Political Science & Government program at University of Akron Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	35
Other Political Science & Government	12

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.