Political Science & Government at Villanova University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, consider the program at Villanova University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 97 political science & government degrees were granted at Villanova University.
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Studying Online at Villanova University
Online coursework is an option at Villanova University. Among 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Villanova University
Rankings can help you compare Villanova University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 132 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #40 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 677 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #128 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #666 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Villanova University
Those who finish Villanova University’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 | $39,029 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $58,052 |
| 4 years | $72,272 |
| 5 years | $85,999 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Villanova University take home a median $72,272, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Villanova University comes in at $25,620.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Villanova University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Villanova University are 56% women (54) and 44% men (43).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Villanova University
Among the 85 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Villanova University, 59% were women (50) and 41% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University, below the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Villanova University
Of the 12 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Villanova University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Villanova University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 8% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Villanova University, 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 Villanova University
The Political Science & Government program at Villanova University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 97 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Villanova University pursue many career paths. 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
- 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.