Political Science & Government at Vassar College
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Vassar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 political science & government graduations were recorded at Vassar College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vassar College
Vassar College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Vassar College
These rankings give you a sense of how Vassar College’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 132 |
| Best Value | New York | #50 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 677 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #116 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #636 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Vassar College
Students who complete Vassar College’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,929 |
| 2 years | $31,670 |
| 3 years | $43,616 |
| 4 years | $56,595 |
| 5 years | $72,327 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Vassar College report median earnings of $56,595, compared with $63,154 for all Vassar College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Vassar College comes in at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Vassar College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Vassar College are 53% women (18) and 47% men (16).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Vassar College
Among the 34 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Vassar College, 53% were women (18) and 47% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College, 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 Vassar College
This Political Science & Government program at Vassar College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Vassar College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.