Political Science & Government at Dickinson College
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Dickinson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dickinson College is in Carlisle, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 political science & government graduations were recorded at Dickinson College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dickinson College
Distance learning is available at Dickinson College. Of 2,314 students, 3 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Dickinson College
Use these rankings to compare Dickinson College’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 132 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 677 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #101 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #594 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Dickinson College
Graduates of Dickinson College’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,322 |
| 2 years | $40,737 |
| 3 years | $43,711 |
| 4 years | $58,207 |
| 5 years | $73,090 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Dickinson College earn a median of $58,207, compared with $62,227 for all Dickinson College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Dickinson College is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Dickinson College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Dickinson College are 45% women (18) and 55% men (22).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Dickinson College
Among the 40 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Dickinson College, 45% were women (18) and 55% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Dickinson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Dickinson College, 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 Dickinson College
The Political Science & Government program at Dickinson College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Dickinson College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
- 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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