Political Science at Diablo Valley College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Diablo Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Diablo Valley College sits in Pleasant Hill, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 political science degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Diablo Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Diablo Valley College. Of 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) studied exclusively online and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Diablo Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Diablo Valley College are 44% women (11) and 56% men (14).
Political Science Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Of the 25 associate’s political science graduates at Diablo Valley College, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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