Political Science at Tennessee Technological University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 political science graduations were recorded at Tennessee Technological University.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University
Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Tennessee Technological University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Tennessee Technological University are 45% women (9) and 55% men (11).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee Technological University
Among the 20 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Tennessee Technological University, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Tennessee Technological University go on to a range of careers. 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
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