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Political Science & Government at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha sits in Omaha, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#3 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#33 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#182 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#482 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Those who finish University of Nebraska at Omaha’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	$37,799
2 years	$39,516
3 years	$44,942
4 years	$57,498
5 years	$61,794

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha report median earnings of $57,498, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at $22,119.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, by degree type.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 43% women (26) and 57% men (35).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 34 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 38% were women (13) and 62% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 15% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 22 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 23% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 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 Nebraska at Omaha

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

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	56
American Government & Politics	5

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Nebraska at Omaha go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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

• 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.