Political Science at University of Arizona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 170 political science degrees were granted at University of Arizona.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona
Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Arizona, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at University of Arizona are 52% women (89) and 48% men (81).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 170 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 52% were women (89) and 48% were men (81).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 42% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than 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 University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.