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Political Science & Government at East Tennessee State University

Political Science & Government at East Tennessee State University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what East Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 political science & government graduations were recorded at East Tennessee State University.

Online & Distance Learning at East Tennessee State University

Many students take online classes at East Tennessee State University. Of 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at East Tennessee State University

These rankings give you a sense of how East Tennessee State University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #10 of 13
Best Value Southeast (Region) #76 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #116 of 151
Best Value Nationwide #327 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #604 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from East Tennessee State University

Those who finish East Tennessee State University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at East Tennessee State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,938
2 years $25,194
4 years $38,197
5 years $34,325

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from East Tennessee State University take home a median $38,197, compared with $58,402 for all East Tennessee State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at East Tennessee State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from East Tennessee State University is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at East Tennessee State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at East Tennessee State University are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at East Tennessee State University

Of the 22 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).

East Tennessee State 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 East Tennessee State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at East Tennessee State University

Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State 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 East Tennessee State University

This Political Science & Government program at East Tennessee State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 22

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at East Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. 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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