Political Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 political science graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 64% women (14) and 36% men (8).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 22 bachelor’s political science graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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