Political Science Schools In Indiana
There are 32 accredited political science schools in Indiana for faculty who teach political science classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the political science academic community in Indiana, and the future trends in political science training at the following levels:
- Political Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Political Science
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
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Professional Trends
Indiana Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Indiana | 280 |
| National | 20,400 |
Of all of the political science professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Indiana.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Indiana
| 230 | 260 | 280 | 270 | 280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of political science professionals is growing in Indiana. In 2010 there were 50 more political science professionals working in Indiana than there were in 2006. This represents a 22% growth in the field. This is faster than the trend for political science professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of political science professionals has grown by 14% between 2006 and 2010.
Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in Indiana
| $65,580 | $68,260 | $73,830 | $73,460 | $76,790 |
| $41,263 | $43,445 | $44,845 | $44,830 | $45,974 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of political science professionals is growing, the salaries paid to political science professionals are increasing in Indiana. Political science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $65,580 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $76,790 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Indiana
10th percentile |
$42,580 |
25th percentile |
$56,010 |
50th percentile |
$72,760 |
75th percentile |
$94,000 |
90th percentile |
$120,700 |
Thus, there was a 15% growth in political science professionals' salaries. 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 183% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Indiana state.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Indiana
Communications |
$39,207 |
International Business |
$85,243 |
Political Science |
$76,790 |
Public Administration |
$96,925 |
Political science professionals in Indiana earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Indiana
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
32 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 44 |
The number of students graduating from the 32 accredited political science schools in Indiana is decreasing. In 2006 there were 858 political science graduates from political science courses in Indiana and in 2010 there were 797 graduates.
This represents a 7% decrease in the number of political science degree or certificate school graduates in Indiana state. Most of these graduates, or 73%, earned an bachelor's degree in political science.