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Political Science & Government at University of Delaware

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Delaware. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Delaware sits in Newark, DE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 118 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Delaware.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Delaware

Many students take online classes at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Delaware

Rankings can help you compare University of Delaware’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#29 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#119 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#253 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#29 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#119 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#253 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Delaware

Graduates of University of Delaware’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	$37,692
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$45,725
4 years	$59,112
5 years	$79,001

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Delaware take home a median $59,112, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Delaware stands at $24,998.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Delaware, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Delaware are 45% women (53) and 55% men (65).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 108 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Delaware, 46% were women (50) and 54% were men (58).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	11
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Among the 7 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of Delaware

Among the 3 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Delaware.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
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 Delaware

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

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	118

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Delaware pursue many career paths. 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.