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Political Science & Government at Cleveland State University

Political Science & Government at Cleveland State University

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

Cleveland State University is in Cleveland, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 political science & government graduations were recorded at Cleveland State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Cleveland State University

Distance learning is available at Cleveland State University. Among 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Cleveland State University

Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #16 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #32 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #62 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #309 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #529 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Cleveland State University

Graduates of Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,636
2 years $30,409
4 years $47,418
5 years $55,974

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Cleveland State University earn a median of $47,418, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Cleveland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Cleveland State University is $22,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Cleveland State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Cleveland State University are 52% women (15) and 48% men (14).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Cleveland State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Cleveland State University, 52% were women (15) and 48% were men (14).

Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Cleveland State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State University

This Political Science & Government program at Cleveland State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Cleveland State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

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