Political Science at Hamilton College
If you plan to study Political Science, consider the program at Hamilton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hamilton College is located in Clinton, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 political science degrees were awarded at Hamilton College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hamilton College
Hamilton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science graduates at Hamilton College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Hamilton College are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Hamilton College
Among the 25 bachelor’s political science graduates at Hamilton College, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Hamilton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 28% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Hamilton College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Hamilton 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.