Political Science & Government at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wright State University-Main Campus is in Dayton, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 political science & government graduations were recorded at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Wright State University-Main Campus. Of 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #15 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #61 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #526 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus’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 | $30,320 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $44,497 |
| 4 years | $55,318 |
| 5 years | $67,362 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $55,318, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 43% women (6) and 57% men (8).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Of the 14 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, 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 Wright State University-Main Campus
The Political Science & Government program at Wright State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Wright State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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.