Political Science at University of Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, consider the program at University of Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maine sits in Orono, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 political science degrees were granted at University of Maine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at University of Maine are 51% women (25) and 49% men (24).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine
Of the 49 bachelor’s political science graduates at University of Maine, 51% were women (25) and 49% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, 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
Those who complete Political Science program at University of Maine work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.