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Political Science & Government at Gonzaga University

Political Science & Government at Gonzaga University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Gonzaga University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Gonzaga University is in Spokane, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 political science & government degrees were granted at Gonzaga University.

Online Class Availability at Gonzaga University

Online coursework is an option at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Gonzaga University

Use these rankings to compare Gonzaga University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #6 of 13
Best Value Washington #12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #44 of 135
Best Value Far Western (Region) #126 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #193 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #628 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Gonzaga University

Graduates of Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,249
2 years $33,993
3 years $52,511
4 years $58,078
5 years $71,779

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Gonzaga University take home a median $58,078, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Gonzaga University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Gonzaga University is $23,124.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Gonzaga University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Gonzaga University are 59% women (27) and 41% men (19).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Gonzaga University

Among the 46 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Gonzaga University, 59% were women (27) and 41% were men (19).

Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 7
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Gonzaga University

Minority students account for 22% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga University

The Political Science & Government program at Gonzaga University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 46

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Gonzaga University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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