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Political Science & Government at Clemson University

Political Science & Government at Clemson University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 115 political science & government degrees were awarded at Clemson University.

Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University

Many students take online classes at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Clemson University

Use these rankings to compare Clemson University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #1 of 12
Best Value South Carolina #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #22 of 151
Best Value Southeast (Region) #111 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #440 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Clemson University

Students who complete Clemson 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 Clemson University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,210
2 years $39,099
3 years $48,196
4 years $57,948
5 years $74,888

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Clemson University take home a median $57,948, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Clemson University stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Clemson University are 65% women (75) and 35% men (40).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Among the 115 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Clemson University, 65% were women (75) and 35% were men (40).

Clemson 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 Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 83
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 14
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Clemson University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, below 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 Clemson University

This Political Science & Government program at Clemson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 115

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. Below 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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