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Political Science & Government at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sits in La Crosse, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Among 10,446 students, 532 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,068 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#243 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#274 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’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
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$39,271
4 years	$49,953
5 years	$53,879

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse report median earnings of $49,953, compared with $61,833 for all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are 50% women (16) and 50% men (16).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Among the 32 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 50% were women (16) and 50% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 22% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 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-La Crosse

This Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	32

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pursue many career paths. 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.