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Political Science & Government at University of Memphis

Political Science & Government at University of Memphis

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

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Memphis.

Studying Online at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #11 of 13
Best Value Southeast (Region) #51 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #128 of 151
Best Value Nationwide #255 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #636 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Memphis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,392
2 years $26,997
3 years $36,609
4 years $45,974
5 years $52,699

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Memphis earn a median of $45,974, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Memphis stands at $24,450.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Memphis are 53% women (24) and 47% men (21).

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

Among the 38 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Memphis, 53% were women (20) and 47% were men (18).

University of Memphis 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 Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 13
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Memphis

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 41%.*

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

Among the 5 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

University of Memphis 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 Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Memphis

Minority students account for 20% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, lower than 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 Memphis

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

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 43
American Government & Politics 2

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

References

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