Political Science at Salt Lake Community College
If you plan to study Political Science, consider the program at Salt Lake Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salt Lake Community College sits in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 political science graduations were recorded at Salt Lake Community College.
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Studying Online at Salt Lake Community College
Online coursework is an option at Salt Lake Community College. Among 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Salt Lake Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Salt Lake Community College are 52% women (11) and 48% men (10).
Political Science Associate’s Program at Salt Lake Community College
Of the 21 associate’s political science graduates at Salt Lake Community College, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Salt Lake Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.