Political Science at Orange Coast College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Orange Coast College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Orange Coast College is in Costa Mesa, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 political science graduations were recorded at Orange Coast College.
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Studying Online at Orange Coast College
Many students take online classes at Orange Coast College. Among 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Orange Coast College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Orange Coast College are 33% women (14) and 67% men (29).
Political Science Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Among the 43 associate’s political science degrees awarded at Orange Coast College, 33% were women (14) and 67% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 60% of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College, below the national average of 64%.*
*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
Graduates of the Political Science program at Orange Coast College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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