Political Science & Government at Middle Tennessee State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, consider the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University is in Murfreesboro, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 82 political science & government degrees were granted at Middle Tennessee State University.
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Online Class Availability at Middle Tennessee State University
Distance learning is available at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Middle Tennessee State University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #555 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Students who complete Middle Tennessee State University’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 | $33,549 |
| 2 years | $31,660 |
| 3 years | $36,609 |
| 4 years | $41,696 |
| 5 years | $49,519 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take home a median $41,696, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Middle Tennessee State University stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Middle Tennessee State University are 48% women (39) and 52% men (43).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Middle Tennessee State University
Among the 82 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, 48% were women (39) and 52% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University, lower 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 Middle Tennessee State University
The Political Science & Government program at Middle Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 82 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Middle Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.