Political Science at Mississippi College
If you plan to study Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi College sits in Clinton, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 political science degrees were granted at Mississippi College.
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Studying Online at Mississippi College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi College. Among 4,164 students, 456 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science graduates at Mississippi College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Mississippi College are 56% women (5) and 44% men (4).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi College
Among the 9 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Mississippi College, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Mississippi College 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.