Political Science Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
Political Science faculty can choose to work at one of 3 political science schools in Charlotte. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of political science and political science education in Charlotte, which includes political science training at the political science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Political Science Employment
| Charlotte | 90 |
| North Carolina | 480 |
Exactly 90 of the 480 political science professionals employed in North Carolina, work in Charlotte. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of political science professionals in Charlotte has grown by 29%. As the employment for political science professionals in Charlotte has increased, overall employment in Charlotte has also increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Political Science employment growth
| 610 | 560 | 480 | 420 | 480 |
| 70 | 80 | 80 | 90 | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Political Science VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
| $81,280 | $78,520 | $81,520 | $67,920 | $75,000 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
In Charlotte, salaries for political science professionals have decreased. Charlotte political science professionals made $75,000 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for political science professionals in Charlotte was $81,280 per year. The decline in the salary of political science professionals in Charlotte is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$42,260 |
25th percentile |
$51,320 |
50th percentile |
$66,160 |
75th percentile |
$94,080 |
90th percentile |
$119,700 |
Political science professionals in Charlotte earn a median salary of $66,160 per year. The 10% of political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,260 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $119,700 per year.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Charlotte
Communications |
$48,558 |
Political Science |
$75,000 |
International Business |
$105,508 |
Public Administration |
$113,940 |
On average political science professionals in Charlotte earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Charlotte.
Educational Trends
Political Science schools in Charlotte
Many of Charlotte's political science professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited political science schools in the city.
Political Science Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in political science offered by Charlotte's political science schools.
Student Completed Political Science Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
142 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 142 |
Approximately 142 students graduated from political science courses in 2010.