Political Science Schools
In Oakland, California
There are 2 political science schools in Oakland for faculty to choose from. The trends in Oakland's political science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes political science training at the political science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Oakland Vs. California Political Science Employment
| Oakland | 100 |
| California | 1,480 |
Exactly 100 of the 1,480 political science professionals employed in California, work in Oakland. The number of political science professionals in Oakland has shrunk by 50% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of political science professionals in Oakland has decreased, overall employment in Oakland has increased.
Oakland Vs. California Political Science employment growth
| 0 | 820 | 1,030 | 1,590 | 1,480 |
| 200 | No data | 60 | 70 | 100 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Oakland
Political Science VS. All professions salaries in Oakland
| $78,480 | $80,790 | $85,930 | $85,780 | $91,310 |
| $49,830 | $51,220 | $53,260 | $54,590 | $56,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science in Oakland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Oakland
As the number of political science professionals in Oakland has shrunk, salaries for political science professionals have increased. Oakland political science professionals made $91,310 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for political science professionals in Oakland was $78,480 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Oakland.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Oakland
10th percentile |
$46,410 |
25th percentile |
$66,790 |
50th percentile |
$86,560 |
75th percentile |
$117,720 |
90th percentile |
$143,320 |
Political science professionals in Oakland make a median yearly salary of $86,560. The 10% of political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $46,410 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $143,320 per year.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Oakland
Communications |
$58,618 |
Political Science |
$91,310 |
Public Administration |
$108,288 |
International Business |
$111,714 |
On average political science professionals in Oakland earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Oakland.
Educational Trends
Political Science schools in Oakland
There are 2 accredited political science schools in the city. Many of Oakland's political science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Political Science Programs Offered In Oakland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in political science offered by Oakland's political science school.
Student Completed Political Science Degrees In Oakland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
19 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
Approximately 19 students graduated from political science courses in 2010.