Political Science at Wellesley College
If you are interested in studying Political Science, take a look at what Wellesley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wellesley College sits in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 political science degrees were granted at Wellesley College.
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Studying Online at Wellesley College
Wellesley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science graduates at Wellesley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (40) and 0% men (0).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Among the 40 bachelor’s political science graduates at Wellesley College, 100% were women (40) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 60% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Wellesley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.