Political Science at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 political science degrees were granted at Northern Kentucky University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 14 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded 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 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 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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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