Political Science at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Minnesota State University-Mankato. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 political science graduations were recorded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 42% women (8) and 58% men (11).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 19 bachelor’s political science graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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
Graduates of the Political Science program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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