Political Science at Lafayette College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Lafayette College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lafayette College is in Easton, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 political science degrees were granted at Lafayette College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lafayette College
Lafayette College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science graduates at Lafayette College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Lafayette College are 48% women (26) and 52% men (28).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Lafayette College
Among the 54 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Lafayette College, 48% were women (26) and 52% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Lafayette College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Lafayette 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Lafayette College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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