Political Science & Government at St Olaf College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what St Olaf College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Olaf College sits in Northfield, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 political science & government degrees were granted at St Olaf College.
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Studying Online at St Olaf College
Distance learning is available at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at St Olaf College
Rankings can help you compare St Olaf College’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 38 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #199 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #460 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from St Olaf College
Graduates of St Olaf College’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,398 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $41,551 |
| 4 years | $54,855 |
| 5 years | $65,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from St Olaf College earn a median of $54,855, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from St Olaf College comes in at $24,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at St Olaf College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at St Olaf College are 56% women (22) and 44% men (17).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at St Olaf College
Among the 39 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at St Olaf College, 56% were women (22) and 44% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College, 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 St Olaf College
This Political Science & Government program at St Olaf College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 39 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at St Olaf College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.