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Political Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Political Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston

If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 56 political science graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.

Program-wide, Political Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 39% women (22) and 61% men (34).

Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Of the 56 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 39% were women (22) and 61% were men (34).

University of Massachusetts-Boston gender breakdown of Political Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 9
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Minority students account for 57% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 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 Massachusetts-Boston 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

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