Political Science Schools In Oregon
Oregon has 13 accredited political science schools where political science faculty who teach political science classes can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of political science and political science training in Oregon, which includes political science training at the following levels:
- 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
Oregon Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Oregon | 110 |
| National | 20,400 |
Approximately 1% of the country's political science professionals work in Oregon state.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Oregon
| 80 | 100 | No data | 100 | 110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Oregon, political science is a growing field. 30 more political science professionals were working in Oregon in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of political science professionals has grown by 38%. 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 Oregon
| $73,100 | $75,590 | No data | $0 | $78,530 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by political science professionals is increasing in Oregon. The mean salary for political science professionals in 2006 was $73,100 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $78,530 per year.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$42,820 |
25th percentile |
$52,330 |
50th percentile |
$72,580 |
75th percentile |
$103,480 |
90th percentile |
$132,150 |
Thus, political science professionals' salaries grew by 7% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 209% pay differential between the highest paid political science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of political science in Oregon.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Oregon
Communications |
$44,727 |
International Business |
$87,147 |
Political Science |
$78,530 |
Public Administration |
$98,075 |
In Oregon, 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 Oregon
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
12 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
As the number of political science professionals is increasing in Oregon state, the number of students graduating from the 13 accredited political science schools in Oregon state is decreasing. In Oregon, there were 504 graduates in 2006. And there were 504 graduates from political science courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 0% percent decrease in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in Oregon. Most of these graduates, or 75%, earned an bachelor's degree in political science.