Political Science & Government Schools in Pennsylvania
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 80,630 people in the state and 1,787,880 people in the nation working in Political Science jobs.
Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Pennsylvania
A typical salary for a Political Science grad in the state is $95,301, compared to a typical salary of $101,838 nationwide.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs in PA
Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Political Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $56,373 in their first year after graduation. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.
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.
Graduates earn a median salary of $43,186 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Political Science & Government Careers in PA
Some of the careers Political Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | 13% | $117,178 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,472 |
| Economists | 11% | $73,611 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 10% | $169,952 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 10% | $77,828 |
| Environmental Economists | 8% | $86,726 |
| Managers, All Other | 6% | $95,684 |
| Political Scientists | 5% | $71,521 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 5% | $122,567 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 5% | $41,630 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 3% | $69,831 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 2% | $165,723 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
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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