Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Political Scientists positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $90,313 versus $128,191 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -29.5%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 7.7% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $129,085 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's | $128,191 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Doctorate | $98,117 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Master's | $90,313 | 19 | 73.1% |