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Political Science & Government at Colgate University

Political Science & Government at Colgate University

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

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 political science & government degrees were awarded at Colgate University.

Online Class Availability at Colgate University

Colgate University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Colgate University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 677
Best Value New York #35 of 57
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #81 of 131
Best Value Nationwide #540 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Colgate University

Students who complete Colgate University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Colgate University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,813
2 years $53,358
3 years $60,399
4 years $85,816
5 years $95,708

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Colgate University take home a median $85,816, compared with $75,568 for all Colgate University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Colgate University is $16,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Colgate University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Colgate University are 43% women (43) and 57% men (56).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University

Of the 99 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Colgate University, 43% were women (43) and 57% were men (56).

Colgate 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 Colgate University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 75
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 6
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Colgate University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower 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 Colgate University

The Political Science & Government program at Colgate University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 99

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Colgate University go on to a range of careers. 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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