Political Science at University of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 political science graduations were recorded at University of Rhode Island.
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Online Class Availability at University of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at University of Rhode Island are 51% women (46) and 49% men (45).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Of the 91 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 51% were women (46) and 49% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 14% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower 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
Graduates of the Political Science program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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