Political Science at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Political Science, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 96 political science degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 59% women (57) and 41% men (39).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 67 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 58% were women (39) and 42% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*
Political Science Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 25 master’s political science degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 56% were women (14) and 44% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 22 |
*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 Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science graduates, 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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