Political Science at Vassar College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Vassar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vassar College sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 political science degrees were granted at Vassar College.
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Online Class Availability at Vassar College
Vassar College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science graduates at Vassar College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Vassar College are 53% women (18) and 47% men (16).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Vassar College
Of the 34 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at Vassar College, 53% were women (18) and 47% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 24% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College, 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
Those who complete Political Science program at Vassar College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.