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Political Science & Government at University of Southern Maine

Political Science & Government at University of Southern Maine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Southern Maine.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Southern Maine

Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Maine’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Maine #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Maine #5 of 5
Best Value New England (Region) #6 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #51 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #162 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #497 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Southern Maine

Students who complete University of Southern Maine’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 Southern Maine
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,075
2 years $39,369
4 years $48,192
5 years $62,143

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $48,192, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern Maine

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Southern Maine is $19,212.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Southern Maine are 52% women (14) and 48% men (13).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Maine

Of the 27 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Southern Maine, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).

University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Southern Maine

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, lower 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 Southern Maine

This Political Science & Government program at University of Southern Maine offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 27

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Southern Maine work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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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