Political Science Schools In Hawaii
Political Science classes faculty can choose to work at one of 4 accredited political science schools in Hawaii. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of political science and political science training in Hawaii, which includes political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
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Professional Trends
Hawaii Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Hawaii | 50 |
| National | 20,400 |
Of all of the political science professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Hawaii.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Hawaii
| 80 | 0 | 60 | 50 | 50 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Hawaii, the field of political science is shrinking. In Hawaii, 30 less political science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of political science has shrunk by 37% in Hawaii. This decline is faster than the change in the number of political science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of political science professionals has grown by 14% from 2006 to 2010.
Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in Hawaii
| $75,400 | $69,090 | $79,560 | $78,110 | $80,710 |
| $46,651 | $47,931 | $49,192 | $50,493 | $52,227 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of political science professionals is declining, the salaries paid to political science professionals are increasing in Hawaii. In 2006 political science professionals made a mean salary of $75,400 per year, and in 2010 they made $80,710 per year.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Hawaii
10th percentile |
$31,130 |
25th percentile |
$60,470 |
50th percentile |
$75,680 |
75th percentile |
$98,690 |
90th percentile |
$126,870 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 7%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of political science, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid political science professionals earning 308% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Hawaii state.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Hawaii
Communications |
$41,427 |
International Business |
$83,238 |
Political Science |
$80,710 |
Public Administration |
$95,377 |
In Hawaii, political science professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Hawaii
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
As the number of political science professionals is decreasing in Hawaii state, the number of students graduating from the 4 accredited political science schools in Hawaii state is decreasing. In 2006, 171 students graduated from political science courses in Hawaii. And in 2010, 163 students graduated.
There was a decrease in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in Hawaii by 5%. Most of these graduates, or 67%, earned a bachelor's degree in political science.