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Political Science

Employment Rates

Our graduates find employment in the U.S. government (especially at Wright Patterson Air Force Base); State of Ohio government (as well as other states); city, county or other local governments; and nonprofits or NGOs (including social services and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and foundations). Some pursue further education including Ph.D. degrees in public administration or related fields. Employment by sector for 2021-22 (most recent) and 2018-2022 (past four) cohorts is below:

2021-22 Graduates (most recent cohort)

  • City, County or other local government: 3
  • U.S. Government: 1
  • State Government: 2
  • Domestic Nonprofit: 3
  • Continuing education: 1
  • Unemployed/unknown: 0

TOTAL: 10

2018-22 Graduates (past four cohorts)

  • City, County or other local government: 8 (19%)
  • U.S. Government: 4 (10%)
  • State Government: 6 (14%)
  • Domestic Nonprofit: 22 (52%)
  • Continuing education: 2 (5%)
  • Unemployed/Unknown: 0

TOTAL: 42

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Master of Public Administration

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