Political Science at Jacksonville State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, consider the program at Jacksonville State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Jacksonville State University is in Jacksonville, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 political science degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Jacksonville State University
Many students take online classes at Jacksonville State University. Among 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science graduates at Jacksonville State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Jacksonville State University are 33% women (4) and 67% men (8).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Among the 12 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Jacksonville State University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State 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
Graduates of the Political Science program at Jacksonville State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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