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Political Science & Government at University of Central Florida

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Central Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 414 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Central Florida.

Studying Online at University of Central Florida

Distance learning is available at University of Central Florida. Among 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) studied exclusively online and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Central Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Florida’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#8 of 17
Best Value	Florida	#9 of 17
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 151
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#61 of 151
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#363 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Central Florida

Graduates of University of Central Florida’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,415
2 years	$28,753
3 years	$39,343
4 years	$46,447
5 years	$56,469

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Central Florida report median earnings of $46,447, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Central Florida comes in at $21,344.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Central Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Central Florida are 55% women (227) and 45% men (187).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Florida

Of the 399 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Central Florida, 55% were women (220) and 45% were men (179).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	183
Hispanic / Latino	131
Black / African American	32
Asian	20
Two or More Races	21
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 51% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, above the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Central Florida

Of the 11 master’s political science & government graduates at University of Central Florida, 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 Central Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, below 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 University of Central Florida

This Political Science & Government program at University of Central Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	414

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Central Florida 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.