Political Science & Government at Mount St. Mary’s University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Mount St. Mary’s University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount St. Mary’s University is in Emmitsburg, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 political science & government degrees were awarded at Mount St. Mary’s University.
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Online Class Availability at Mount St. Mary’s University
Distance learning is available at Mount St. Mary’s University. Of 2,408 students, 352 (15%) studied exclusively online and 965 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Mount St. Mary’s University
Use these rankings to compare Mount St. Mary’s University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #121 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #509 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #596 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University
Students who complete Mount St. Mary’s 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,382 |
| 4 years | $39,241 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University take home a median $39,241, compared with $62,238 for all Mount St. Mary’s University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Mount St. Mary’s University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Mount St. Mary’s University are 53% women (8) and 47% men (7).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Mount St. Mary’s University
Among the 15 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Mount St. Mary’s University, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Mount St. Mary’s University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 53% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Mount St. Mary’s 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 Mount St. Mary’s University
The Political Science & Government program at Mount St. Mary’s University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Mount St. Mary’s University pursue many career paths. Below 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.
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