Political Science at Wheaton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Wheaton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wheaton College is in Wheaton, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 political science graduations were recorded at Wheaton College.
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Studying Online at Wheaton College
Online coursework is an option at Wheaton College. Of 2,874 students, 210 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science graduates at Wheaton College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Wheaton College are 50% women (11) and 50% men (11).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Wheaton College
Among the 22 bachelor’s political science graduates at Wheaton College, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Wheaton College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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