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Political Science & Government at Central Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Connecticut State University is located in New Britain, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 political science & government degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Central Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Central Connecticut State University. Of 9,997 students, 379 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Central Connecticut State University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#43 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#300 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#419 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Graduates of Central Connecticut State University’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,906
2 years	$33,993
4 years	$48,958
5 years	$53,907

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $48,958, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Central Connecticut State University stands at $18,689.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 24 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 42% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, above 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 Central Connecticut State University

The Political Science & Government program at Central Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	24

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Central Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.