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Political Science & Government at Northern Kentucky University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Northern Kentucky University
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.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Northern Kentucky University

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).

Northern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Northern Kentucky University

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

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