Political Science & Government at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 156 political science & government graduations were recorded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Distance learning is available at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 21 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #251 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’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 | $34,004 |
| 2 years | $33,138 |
| 3 years | $42,463 |
| 4 years | $51,838 |
| 5 years | $64,316 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh report median earnings of $51,838, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $23,457.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 57% women (89) and 43% men (67).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 156 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 57% were women (89) and 43% were men (67).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 36% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh
This Political Science & Government program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 156 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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