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Political Science in Pennsylvania

Political Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Political Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 79,300 people in the state and 1,759,580 people in the nation working in Poly Sci jobs.

Political Science Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Political Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Poly Sci grads earn an average of $94,923. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,355.

Political Science Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Poly Sci degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 32% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,186 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 48% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Political Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers Poly Sci 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
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Poly Sci.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Economics 21,627
General Social Sciences 15,565
International Relations 11,684
General Public Policy Analysis 5,419
International Security 788
Other International Relations 563
International Policy Analysis 276
American History 242

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View Nationwide Political Science Report

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