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Political Science & Government at Denison University

Political Science & Government at Denison University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, consider the program at Denison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Denison University is in Granville, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 political science & government degrees were awarded at Denison University.

Studying Online at Denison University

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

Political Science & Government Rankings at Denison University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #9 of 22
Best Value Ohio #20 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 79
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #76 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #248 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #637 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Denison University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Denison University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $37,208
3 years $45,885
4 years $59,094
5 years $63,179

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Denison University earn a median of $59,094, compared with $53,945 for all Denison University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Denison University stands at $24,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Denison University are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Denison University

Of the 21 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Denison University, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).

Denison 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 Denison University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Denison University

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

This Political Science & Government program at Denison University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 21

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Denison University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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