Political Science & Government Schools in New York
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in New York
In this state, there are 100,260 people employed in jobs related to a Political Science degree, compared to 1,787,880 nationwide.
Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in New York
Political Science grads earn an average of $110,985 in the state and $101,838 nationwide.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs in NY
There are 16 colleges in New York that offer Political Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 16 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,956 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,779 a year. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,469 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $70,710 a year. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,412 a year. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,259 a year. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,228 after earning their degree at this institution. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,864 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,979 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,920 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,467 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,105 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,946 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,722 a year. About 36% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
Political Science & Government Careers in NY
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 New York
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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