Political Science & Government at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 political science & government degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Samford University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Samford University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Among the 6 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Samford University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, higher 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 Samford University
The Political Science & Government program at Samford University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Samford University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.