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Political Science & Government at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Political Science & Government at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Lowell. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in Lowell, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #10 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #15 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #25 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #48 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #379 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #465 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,914
2 years $25,596

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $19,900.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 50% women (10) and 50% men (10).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 20 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).

University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell

The Political Science & Government program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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