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Political Science & Government at Eastern Michigan University

Political Science & Government at Eastern Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what Eastern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 political science & government graduations were recorded at Eastern Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Eastern Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Michigan University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #13 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #76 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #367 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #628 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Eastern Michigan University

Students who complete Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,205
2 years $25,194
3 years $33,596
4 years $45,809
5 years $51,826

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $45,809, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Eastern Michigan University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 32% women (10) and 68% men (21).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Michigan University

Among the 31 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 32% were women (10) and 68% were men (21).

Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 8
Asian 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Eastern Michigan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University

The Political Science & Government program at Eastern Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 31

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Eastern Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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