Political Science at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Political Science, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 political science graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Western Kentucky University are 72% women (34) and 28% men (13).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 47 bachelor’s political science graduates at Western Kentucky University, 72% were women (34) and 28% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, 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
Students who finish Political Science program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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