Political Science & Government at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is located in Indiana, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 political science & government degrees were awarded at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. Among 9,073 students, 918 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,918 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #111 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #507 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’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 | $33,254 |
| 2 years | $25,658 |
| 3 years | $35,195 |
| 4 years | $41,097 |
| 5 years | $48,648 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus report median earnings of $41,097, compared with $53,362 for all Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus are 42% women (8) and 58% men (11).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Among the 19 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
This Political Science & Government program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
- 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.