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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.