Political Science at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University sits in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 political science degrees were granted at Salem State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Salem State University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 12 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Salem State University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem 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
Graduates of the Political Science program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Below 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
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