Political Science

Occupation Report

CIP 45.1001

Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima

Political Science and Government, General

CIP 2010: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

Overview
Annual Openings Estimate (2013) / 2
Related Completions (2012) / 307
Gender
Male / 59%
Female / 41%
Age
14-18 / 0%
19-24 / 10%
25-44 / 49%
45-64 / 39%
65+ / 2%
27 / 11.7% / $27.02/hr
Jobs (2013) / % Change (2013-2018) / Median Earnings
National Location Quotient: 1.23 / Nation: 11.9% / Nation: $48.99/hr

November 18, 2013

Regional Trends
/ Region / 2013 Jobs / 2018 Jobs / % Change /
● / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / 27 / 30 / 11.7%
● / Arizona (AZ) / 79 / 92 / 16.6%
● / Cochise, AZ / <10 / <10 / N/A
● / Nation / 7,097 / 7,938 / 11.9%
Occupation Breakdown - 2013 Jobs
Occupation / Description / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / Arizona (AZ) / Cochise, AZ / Nation
19-3094 / Political Scientists / 27 / 79 / <10 / 7,097
Total / 27 / 79 / <10 / 7,097
Occupation Breakdown - 2018 Jobs
Occupation / Description / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / Arizona (AZ) / Cochise, AZ / Nation
19-3094 / Political Scientists / 30 / 92 / <10 / 7,938
Total / 30 / 92 / <10 / 7,938
Occupation Breakdown - Change
Occupation / Description / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / Arizona (AZ) / Cochise, AZ / Nation
19-3094 / Political Scientists / 3 / 13 / -- / 841
Total / 3 / 13 / 0 / 841
Occupation Breakdown - Median Hourly Earnings
Occupation / Description / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / Arizona (AZ) / Cochise, AZ / Nation
19-3094 / Political Scientists / $27.02 / $28.85 / -- / $48.99
Total / $27.02 / $28.85 / $0.00 / $48.99
Top Industries – Change from 2013 - 2018
NAICS Code / Description / Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima / Arizona (AZ) / Cochise, AZ / Nation
902612 / Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (State Government) / -- / 1 / 0 / 67
901199 / Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service / 1 / 2 / -- / 217
903999 / Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals / -- / -- / 0 / 5
541930 / Translation and Interpretation Services / -- / -- / 0 / 3
541712 / Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) / -- / -- / 0 / -12
Total / 2 / 4 / 0 / 280

Source: QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees & Self-Employed - EMSI 2013.3 Class of Worker

Educational Attainment (National)
Political Scientists (19-3094)
Doctoral or professional degree / 16%
Master's degree / 37%
Bachelor's degree / 37%
Associate's degree / 4%
Some college, no degree / 6%
High school diploma or equivalent / 0%
Less than high school diploma / 0%
Data Sources and Calculations

State Data Sources

This report uses state data from the following agencies: Arizona Department of Administration, Office of Employment and Population Statistics

Occupation Data

EMSI occupation employment data are based on final EMSI industry data and final EMSI staffing patterns. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics (QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker) and the American Community Survey (Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors). Occupational wage estimates also affected by county-level EMSI earnings by industry.

Institution Data

The institution data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.

Completers Data

The completers data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.

Staffing Patterns Data

The staffing pattern data in this report are compiled from several sources using a specialized process. For QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker, sources include Occupational Employment Statistics, the National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix, and the American Community Survey. For the Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors classes of worker, the primary source is the American Community Survey, with a small amount of information from Occupational Employment Statistics.

Industry Data

EMSI industry data have various sources depending on the class of worker. (1) For QCEW Employees, EMSI primarily uses the QCEW (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages), with supplemental estimates from County Business Patterns and Current Employment Statistics. (2) Non-QCEW employees data are based on a number of sources including QCEW, Current Employment Statistics, County Business Patterns, BEA State and Local Personal Income reports, the National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix (NIOEM), the American Community Survey, and Railroad Retirement Board statistics. (3) Self-Employed and Extended Proprietor classes of worker data are primarily based on the American Community Survey, Nonemployer Statistics, and BEA State and Local Personal Income Reports. Projections for QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees are informed by NIOEM and long-term industry projections published by individual states.

November 18, 2013