Political Science & Government at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 political science & government graduations were recorded at Northern Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #556 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Graduates of Northern Kentucky University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,607 |
| 4 years | $49,177 |
| 5 years | $54,948 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $49,177, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Among the 14 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University
This Political Science & Government program at Northern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. 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
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