Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Connecticut
23,780 people in the state and 1,787,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Political Science.
Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Connecticut
Political Science grads earn an average of $108,709 in the state and $101,838 nationwide.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs in CT
Our data covers 4 colleges in Connecticut offering Political Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,816 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,307 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,304 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
Political Science & Government Careers in CT
Some of the careers Political Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $66,472 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | — | $77,927 |
| Managers, All Other | — | $95,684 |
| Compliance Managers | — | $117,178 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | — | $165,723 |
| Political Scientists | — | $71,521 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | — | $77,828 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $69,831 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | — | $122,567 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | — | $99,321 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | — | $169,952 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | — | $41,630 |
Related Majors in Connecticut
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Political Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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