Political Science & Government at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 political science & government degrees were awarded at Rhode Island College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #52 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #498 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’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 | $34,645 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $45,004 |
| 4 years | $51,733 |
| 5 years | $62,896 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Rhode Island College earn a median of $51,733, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Rhode Island College comes in at $21,435.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Rhode Island College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Rhode Island College are 46% women (11) and 54% men (13).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 24 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 46% were women (11) and 54% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, above 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 Rhode Island College
This Political Science & Government program at Rhode Island College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.