Political Science & Government at Dartmouth College
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Dartmouth College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dartmouth College is in Hanover, NH.
During the most recent reporting year, 149 political science & government graduations were recorded at Dartmouth College.
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Studying Online at Dartmouth College
Many students take online classes at Dartmouth College. Of 6,938 students, 40 (1%) studied exclusively online and 137 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Dartmouth College
Rankings can help you compare Dartmouth College’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 677 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #530 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Dartmouth College
Graduates of Dartmouth College’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,095 |
| 2 years | $62,192 |
| 3 years | $75,463 |
| 4 years | $84,898 |
| 5 years | $101,103 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Dartmouth College report median earnings of $84,898, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Dartmouth College stands at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Dartmouth College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Dartmouth College are 47% women (70) and 53% men (79).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Dartmouth College
Among the 149 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Dartmouth College, 47% were women (70) and 53% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College, 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 Dartmouth College
The Political Science & Government program at Dartmouth College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 149 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Dartmouth College pursue many career paths. Below 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
- 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.
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