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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.