Political Science & Government at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 political science & government graduations were recorded at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Of 8,376 students, 1,273 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,697 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #26 of 40 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #96 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #397 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’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 | $27,092 |
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $46,963 |
| 4 years | $55,310 |
| 5 years | $62,817 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $55,310, compared with $51,574 for all Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 44% women (8) and 56% men (10).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Of the 18 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, below 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
This Political Science & Government program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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.