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Political Science at Grinnell College

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.

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).

Grinnell College gender breakdown of Political Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science majors at Grinnell College

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

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