Political Science at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 political science degrees were awarded at Drake University.
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Studying Online at Drake University
Distance learning is available at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Drake University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Of the 10 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Drake University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, lower 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 Drake University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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