Political Science at Governors State University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 political science graduations were recorded at Governors State University.
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Online Class Availability at Governors State University
Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Governors State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Governors State University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University
Among the 8 bachelor’s political science graduates at Governors State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Governors State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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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