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Political Science & Government at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sits in Eau Claire, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Of 10,049 students, 970 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,543 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 11
Best Value	Wisconsin	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#28 of 79
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#254 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#293 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,413
2 years	$28,960
3 years	$39,090
4 years	$50,481
5 years	$63,586

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire take home a median $50,481, compared with $57,153 for all University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire stands at $23,968.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are 43% women (19) and 57% men (25).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Of the 31 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 35% were women (11) and 65% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	44

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire work across a variety of fields. Here 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.