Political Science at Claremont McKenna College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Claremont McKenna College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Claremont McKenna College sits in Claremont, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 political science degrees were awarded at Claremont McKenna College.
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Studying Online at Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Claremont McKenna College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Claremont McKenna College are 45% women (19) and 55% men (23).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Claremont McKenna College
Among the 42 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Claremont McKenna College, 45% were women (19) and 55% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Claremont McKenna College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Claremont McKenna 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Claremont McKenna College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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.