Political Science Schools
In West Haven, Connecticut
Political Science faculty can choose to work at only one political science school in West Haven. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of political science and political science education in West Haven, which includes political science training at the political science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
West Haven Vs. Connecticut Political Science Employment
| West Haven | 60 |
| Connecticut | 320 |
Exactly 60 of the 320 political science professionals employed in Connecticut, work in West Haven. The number of political science professionals in West Haven has grown by 50% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in West Haven has also increased.
West Haven Vs. Connecticut Political Science employment growth
| 170 | 210 | 230 | 280 | 320 |
| 40 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Connecticut
- Dark Yellow: West Haven
Political Science VS. All professions salaries in West Haven
| $80,510 | $83,390 | $84,410 | $92,490 | $87,810 |
| $44,620 | $45,930 | $47,900 | $49,380 | $50,680 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science in West Haven
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in West Haven
As the number of political science professionals in West Haven has grown, salaries for political science professionals have also increased. West Haven political science professionals made $87,810 per year, on average, in 2010. Political science professionals in West Haven made a yearly average salary of $80,510, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in West Haven.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in West Haven
10th percentile |
$44,090 |
25th percentile |
$66,030 |
50th percentile |
$84,830 |
75th percentile |
$108,510 |
90th percentile |
$142,510 |
West Haven political science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $84,830. The difference in pay between the political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 223%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $44,090 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $142,510 per year.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in West Haven
Communications |
$52,996 |
Political Science |
$87,810 |
Public Administration |
$93,427 |
International Business |
$105,610 |
Political science professional salaries in West Haven are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Political Science schools in West Haven
There is only one accredited political science school in the city. Many of West Haven's political science professionals are graduates of this school.
Political Science Programs Offered In West Haven
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in political science offered by West Haven's political science school.
Student Completed Political Science Degrees In West Haven
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
In 2010 approximately 6 students graduated from political science courses.