Political Science & Government at Lafayette College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Lafayette College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lafayette College is located in Easton, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 political science & government graduations were recorded at Lafayette College.
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Online Class Availability at Lafayette College
Lafayette College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Lafayette College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lafayette College’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 677 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #31 of 40 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #102 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #595 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Lafayette College
Students who complete Lafayette College’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,408 |
| 2 years | $44,468 |
| 3 years | $57,092 |
| 4 years | $71,924 |
| 5 years | $81,966 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Lafayette College take home a median $71,924, compared with $75,418 for all Lafayette College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Lafayette College is $13,640.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Lafayette College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Lafayette College are 48% women (37) and 52% men (40).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Lafayette College
Among the 77 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Lafayette College, 48% were women (37) and 52% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Lafayette College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Lafayette College, 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 Lafayette College
This Political Science & Government program at Lafayette College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 54 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Lafayette College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.
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