Political Science & Government Schools in Wisconsin
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Wisconsin
There are 32,850 people in the state and 1,787,880 people in the nation working in Political Science jobs.
Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Wisconsin
In this state, Political Science grads earn an average of $88,925. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,838.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs in WI
There are 2 colleges in Wisconsin that offer Political Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,379 a year. The school admits about 43% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,192 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.
Political Science & Government Careers in WI
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 Wisconsin
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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