Political Science at Oregon State University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, consider the program at Oregon State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 82 political science degrees were granted at Oregon State University.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon State University
Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Oregon State University are 57% women (47) and 43% men (35).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Of the 82 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 57% were women (47) and 43% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 39% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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