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Political Science & Government at University of Wyoming

Political Science & Government at University of Wyoming

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Wyoming. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Wyoming.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wyoming

Online coursework is an option at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Wyoming

Use these rankings to compare University of Wyoming’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #122 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #242 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Wyoming

Graduates of University of Wyoming’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 Wyoming
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $32,382
3 years $48,029
4 years $53,182
5 years $57,950

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wyoming take home a median $53,182, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $23,933.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wyoming, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wyoming are 47% women (21) and 53% men (24).

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

Of the 39 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 49% were women (19) and 51% were men (20).

University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Wyoming

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, lower than the national average of 41%.*

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

Among the 6 master’s political science & government graduates at University of Wyoming, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Wyoming

*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 Wyoming

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

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 45

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. 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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