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Political Science & Government at Villanova University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Villanova University
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.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Villanova University

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).

Villanova University 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 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 diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Villanova University

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).

Villanova University 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 Villanova University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Villanova University

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

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