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Political Science & Government at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Political Science & Government at University of Michigan-Dearborn

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Michigan-Dearborn. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Dearborn sits in Dearborn, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Of 8,104 students, 1,314 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,952 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #1 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #65 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #155 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #548 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn

Students who complete University of Michigan-Dearborn’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 Michigan-Dearborn
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,264
2 years $31,133
3 years $41,147
4 years $47,293
5 years $64,730

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn take home a median $47,293, compared with $78,254 for all University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn comes in at $23,175.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn are 61% women (11) and 39% men (7).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Among the 18 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

University of Michigan-Dearborn 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 Michigan-Dearborn.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Minority students account for 28% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 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 Michigan-Dearborn

The Political Science & Government program at University of Michigan-Dearborn offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 18

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Michigan-Dearborn work across a variety of fields. 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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