Political Science Schools In Virginia
There are 36 accredited political science schools in Virginia for faculty who teach political science classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of political science and political science training in Virginia, which includes 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
Virginia Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Virginia | 870 |
| National | 20,400 |
Approximately 4% of the country's political science professionals work in Virginia state.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Virginia
| 850 | 1,160 | 1,010 | 990 | 870 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Political Science is a growing field in Virginia. 20 more political science professionals were working in Virginia in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of political science has grown by 2% in Virginia. This growth is slower 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 Virginia
| $85,520 | $95,400 | $98,995 | $99,760 | $96,405 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to political science professionals are growing in Virginia. In 2006 political science professionals made a mean salary of $85,520 per year, and in 2010 they made $96,405 per year.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Virginia
10th percentile |
$64,235 |
25th percentile |
$77,655 |
50th percentile |
$93,610 |
75th percentile |
$114,595 |
90th percentile |
$131,650 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 11%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 105% 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 Virginia.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Virginia
Communications |
$47,020 |
International Business |
$97,230 |
Political Science |
$96,405 |
Public Administration |
$99,512 |
In Virginia, 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 Virginia
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
38 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 46 |
As the number of political science professionals is increasing in Virginia state, the number of students graduating from the 36 accredited political science schools in Virginia state is decreasing. In 2006, 1,515 students graduated from political science courses in Virginia. And in 2010, 1,484 students graduated.
This represents a 2% decrease in the number of political science degree or certificate school graduates in Virginia state. 83% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in political science.