Political Science & Government at Kennesaw State University
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what Kennesaw State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 political science & government graduations were recorded at Kennesaw State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University
Many students take online classes at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Kennesaw State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kennesaw State University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Those who finish Kennesaw 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 | $29,779 |
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $37,690 |
| 4 years | $47,926 |
| 5 years | $53,529 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Kennesaw State University earn a median of $47,926, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Kennesaw State University is $25,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Kennesaw State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Kennesaw State University are 54% women (40) and 46% men (34).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Of the 74 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Kennesaw State University, 54% were women (40) and 46% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw 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.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Kennesaw State University
The Political Science & Government program at Kennesaw State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Kennesaw State University pursue many career paths. 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.