Political Science at Oberlin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Oberlin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oberlin College is in Oberlin, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 political science degrees were granted at Oberlin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oberlin College
Oberlin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Oberlin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Oberlin College are 54% women (20) and 46% men (17).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Oberlin College
Of the 37 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Oberlin College, 54% were women (20) and 46% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Oberlin College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.