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.
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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).
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 |
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 |
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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