Political Science at Grinnell College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Grinnell College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grinnell College sits in Grinnell, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 political science degrees were awarded at Grinnell College.
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Studying Online at Grinnell College
Grinnell College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Political Science graduates at Grinnell College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Grinnell College are 40% women (17) and 60% men (25).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Grinnell College
Of the 42 bachelor’s political science graduates at Grinnell College, 40% were women (17) and 60% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College, below 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
Students who finish Political Science program at Grinnell College work across a variety of fields. 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.