Political Science & Government at Western New Mexico University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Western New Mexico University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 political science & government graduations were recorded at Western New Mexico University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western New Mexico University
Online coursework is an option at Western New Mexico University. Among 3,531 students, 2,131 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 786 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Western New Mexico University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Western New Mexico University are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Western New Mexico University
Among the 2 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Western New Mexico University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico University, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*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 Western New Mexico University
The Political Science & Government program at Western New Mexico University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Western New Mexico University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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
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