Political Science & Government at The College of Wooster
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The College of Wooster is in Wooster, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 political science & government degrees were granted at The College of Wooster.
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Online & Distance Learning at The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at The College of Wooster
Use these rankings to compare The College of Wooster’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #12 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 79 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #422 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #516 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from The College of Wooster
Those who finish The College of Wooster’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 | $26,882 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $40,180 |
| 4 years | $43,917 |
| 5 years | $47,531 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from The College of Wooster report median earnings of $43,917, compared with $42,873 for all The College of Wooster graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from The College of Wooster is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at The College of Wooster, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at The College of Wooster are 50% women (14) and 50% men (14).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at The College of Wooster
Among the 28 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at The College of Wooster, 50% were women (14) and 50% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at The College of Wooster.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Minority students account for 32% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at The College of Wooster, 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 The College of Wooster
This Political Science & Government program at The College of Wooster offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at The College of Wooster 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.