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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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 |
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.