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Political Science & Government at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus sits in Durham, NH.

During the most recent reporting year, 66 political science & government degrees were granted at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Of 13,554 students, 663 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,418 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Hampshire	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New Hampshire	#2 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#23 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#30 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#215 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#468 of 676

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

Those who finish University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’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	$36,851
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$48,341
4 years	$54,391
5 years	$68,778

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earn a median of $54,391, compared with $61,771 for all University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are 50% women (33) and 50% men (33).

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

Of the 64 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 50% were women (32) and 50% were men (32).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*

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

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

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	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 New Hampshire-Main Campus

The Political Science & Government program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	66

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus pursue many career paths. 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.