Political Science at University of Maryland Global Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, consider the program at University of Maryland Global Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maryland Global Campus sits in Adelphi, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 130 political science degrees were granted at University of Maryland Global Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland Global Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland Global Campus. Of 63,012 students, 56,668 (90%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus are 39% women (51) and 61% men (79).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Among the 126 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at University of Maryland Global Campus, 39% were women (49) and 61% were men (77).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus, above the national average of 41%.*
*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 University of Maryland Global Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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