Political Science & Government at University of Southern Indiana
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Southern Indiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Indiana sits in Evansville, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Southern Indiana.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Indiana
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Indiana. Of 9,488 students, 2,148 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,013 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Southern Indiana
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Indiana’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 79 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #136 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Southern Indiana
Those who finish University of Southern Indiana’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $38,350 |
| 4 years | $49,226 |
| 5 years | $65,679 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Southern Indiana report median earnings of $49,226, compared with $51,486 for all University of Southern Indiana graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Southern Indiana, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Southern Indiana are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Indiana
Of the 15 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Southern Indiana, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana, 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 Southern Indiana
The Political Science & Government program at University of Southern Indiana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Southern Indiana go on to a range of careers. Below are 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 |
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.