Political Science & Government at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point sits in Stevens Point, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Among 8,233 students, 986 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,848 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,859 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 4 years | $39,639 |
| 5 years | $47,752 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point report median earnings of $39,639, compared with $44,917 for all University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 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-Stevens Point is $21,313.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Among the 14 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
- 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.