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Political Science & Government at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Political Science & Government at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 190 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #19 of 40
Best Value Pennsylvania #24 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #49 of 132
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #92 of 131
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #203 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #569 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #19 of 40
Best Value Pennsylvania #24 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #49 of 132
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #92 of 131
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #203 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #569 of 676

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

Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,341
2 years $25,484
3 years $38,417
4 years $51,632
5 years $61,478

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $51,632, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus stands at $25,900.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 52% women (98) and 48% men (92).

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

Among the 182 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 53% were women (97) and 47% were men (85).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 135
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 7
Asian 10
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Minority students account for 21% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 8 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

This Political Science & Government program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 190

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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

References

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