career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Education Administrators, Postsecondary and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-9033 | 19-3094 |
| title | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 11-9033.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 176,420 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 124,450 | 137,600 |
| a median | 103,960 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 63,820 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 79,880 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 140,940 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 212,420 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 59 | 66 |
| h median | 49 | 67 |
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