Political Science at Lander University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, consider the program at Lander University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lander University is in Greenwood, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 political science graduations were recorded at Lander University.
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Online Class Availability at Lander University
Online coursework is an option at Lander University. Of 4,378 students, 1,004 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,548 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Lander University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Lander University are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Lander University
Among the 14 bachelor’s political science graduates at Lander University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Lander University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Lander University, higher 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
Those who complete Political Science program at Lander University 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
- 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.