Political Science & Government at Gettysburg College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Gettysburg College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gettysburg College is in Gettysburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 73 political science & government degrees were awarded at Gettysburg College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Of 2,812 students, 708 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Gettysburg College
Use these rankings to compare Gettysburg College’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 40 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #26 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 132 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Gettysburg College
Those who finish Gettysburg College’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,595 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $51,174 |
| 4 years | $66,454 |
| 5 years | $79,444 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Gettysburg College take home a median $66,454, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Gettysburg College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Gettysburg College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Gettysburg College are 45% women (33) and 55% men (40).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Gettysburg College
Of the 73 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Gettysburg College, 45% were women (33) and 55% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Gettysburg College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 19% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Gettysburg College, lower 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 Gettysburg College
This Political Science & Government program at Gettysburg College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 73 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Gettysburg College go on to a range of careers. 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
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