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Political Science & Government at University of Rochester

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rochester sits in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 64 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Rochester.

Online Class Availability at University of Rochester

Distance learning is available at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Rochester

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 132
Best Value	New York	#39 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#81 of 677
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 131
Best Value	Nationwide	#563 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 132
Best Value	New York	#39 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#81 of 677
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 131
Best Value	Nationwide	#563 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Rochester

Graduates of University of Rochester’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	$43,431
2 years	$45,696
4 years	$71,957
5 years	$64,944

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Rochester report median earnings of $71,957, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Rochester is $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Rochester are 59% women (38) and 41% men (26).

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

Of the 55 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Rochester, 62% were women (34) and 38% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	12

Minority students account for 18% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 41%.*

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

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 4 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Rochester, above the national average of 16%.*

*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 Rochester

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

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	64

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.