Political Science at Cuesta College
If you plan to study Political Science, consider the program at Cuesta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuesta College sits in San Luis Obispo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 political science degrees were granted at Cuesta College.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Online coursework is an option at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) studied exclusively online and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Cuesta College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Cuesta College are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Political Science Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Among the 11 associate’s political science degrees awarded at Cuesta College, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| 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
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