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Political Science & Government at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Political Science & Government at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is located in Cincinnati, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Of 45,026 students, 9,022 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,145 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #7 of 22
Best Value Ohio #11 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #21 of 79
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #53 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #176 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #463 of 676

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

Those who finish University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,226
2 years $29,685
4 years $54,415
5 years $60,894

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus report median earnings of $54,415, compared with $66,139 for all University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are 70% women (69) and 30% men (30).

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

Among the 86 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 67% were women (58) and 33% were men (28).

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 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 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 58
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 14
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Minority students account for 33% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*

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

Among the 2 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 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 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

*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 Cincinnati-Main Campus

The Political Science & Government program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 86
Other Political Science & Government 13

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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

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