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Political Science & Government at DePaul University

Political Science & Government at DePaul University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 political science & government degrees were awarded at DePaul University.

Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at DePaul University

Use these rankings to compare DePaul University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 22
Best Value Illinois #20 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #26 of 79
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #69 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #239 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #552 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from DePaul University

Students who complete DePaul 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 DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,484
2 years $34,298
3 years $40,858
4 years $52,563
5 years $63,180

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from DePaul University take home a median $52,563, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from DePaul University is $24,499.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at DePaul University are 61% women (62) and 39% men (40).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 102 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at DePaul University, 61% were women (62) and 39% were men (40).

DePaul 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 DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 28
Black / African American 9
Asian 11
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at DePaul University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, higher 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 DePaul University

This Political Science & Government program at DePaul University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 102

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, 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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