Political Science Schools In Tennessee
Tennessee has 27 accredited political science schools where political science faculty who teach political science classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the state of Tennessee, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Tennessee | 220 |
| National | 20,400 |
Of all of the political science professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Tennessee.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Tennessee
| 160 | 180 | 230 | 290 | 220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Tennessee, the field of political science is growing. In 2010 there were 60 more political science professionals working in Tennessee than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of political science has grown by 38% in Tennessee. This growth is faster than the national trend for political science professionals which shows a 14% increase in the number of political science professionals working around the nation.
Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in Tennessee
| $67,880 | $59,390 | $57,825 | $58,765 | $68,390 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Tennessee, as the number of political science professionals is growing, the salaries earned by political science professionals are increasing. Political science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $67,880 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $68,390 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$31,470 |
25th percentile |
$46,640 |
50th percentile |
$64,430 |
75th percentile |
$84,330 |
90th percentile |
$105,520 |
This represents a 1% growth in 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 235% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Tennessee state.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Communications |
$36,420 |
International Business |
$78,905 |
Political Science |
$68,390 |
Public Administration |
$75,762 |
In Tennessee, political science professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Tennessee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
27 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 32 |
As the number of political science professionals is increasing in Tennessee state, the number of students graduating from the 27 accredited political science schools in Tennessee state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 695 political science graduates from political science courses in Tennessee and in 2010 there were 747 graduates.
Thus there was a 7% percent increase in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in Tennessee. 84% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in political science.