Political Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 political science degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 49% women (19) and 51% men (20).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 39 bachelor’s political science graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 49% were women (19) and 51% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, above 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.