Political Science & Government at Jacksonville State University
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what Jacksonville State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jacksonville State University is in Jacksonville, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 political science & government degrees were granted at Jacksonville State University.
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Online Class Availability at Jacksonville State University
Distance learning is available at Jacksonville State University. Among 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Jacksonville State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Jacksonville State University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #564 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Jacksonville State University
Those who finish Jacksonville State University’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,545 |
| 4 years | $39,831 |
| 5 years | $58,792 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median of $39,831, compared with $49,287 for all Jacksonville State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Jacksonville State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Jacksonville State University are 33% women (4) and 67% men (8).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Among the 12 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Jacksonville State University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University
This Political Science & Government program at Jacksonville State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Jacksonville State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.