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Political Science & Government at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Political Science & Government at University of Louisiana at Monroe

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Louisiana at Monroe is located in Monroe, LA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Studying Online at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Of 8,601 students, 1,277 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,654 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Rankings can help you compare University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Louisiana #2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #9 of 12
Best Value Southeast (Region) #37 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #122 of 151
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #618 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe

Students who complete University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,881
4 years $40,703
5 years $43,323

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe report median earnings of $40,703, compared with $57,870 for all University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe comes in at $23,467.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Louisiana at Monroe, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Louisiana at Monroe are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Of the 18 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Louisiana at Monroe, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

University of Louisiana at Monroe gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Black / African American 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Monroe, 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 University of Louisiana at Monroe

This Political Science & Government program at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 University of Louisiana at Monroe go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, 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

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