Political Science & Government at Wellesley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Wellesley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 political science & government graduations were recorded at Wellesley College.
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Studying Online at Wellesley College
Wellesley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Wellesley College
Rankings can help you compare Wellesley College’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 59 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Wellesley College
Graduates of Wellesley College’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 | $37,693 |
| 2 years | $36,852 |
| 3 years | $46,471 |
| 4 years | $65,958 |
| 5 years | $60,169 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Wellesley College take home a median $65,958, compared with $79,431 for all Wellesley College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Wellesley College stands at $12,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Wellesley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (40) and 0% men (0).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Of the 40 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Wellesley College, 100% were women (40) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 60% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, higher 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 Wellesley College
The Political Science & Government program at Wellesley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Wellesley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.