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Political Science & Government at Tarleton State University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Tarleton State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Tarleton State University is in Stephenville, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 political science & government graduations were recorded at Tarleton State University.

Online Class Availability at Tarleton State University

Many students take online classes at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Tarleton State University

Rankings can help you compare Tarleton State University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Tarleton State University

Graduates of Tarleton State University’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	$35,077

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Tarleton State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Tarleton State University are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 6 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Tarleton State University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 33% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, 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 Tarleton State University

The Political Science & Government program at Tarleton State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	6

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Tarleton State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.