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Political Science & Government at California State University-East Bay

Political Science & Government at California State University-East Bay

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what California State University-East Bay. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-East Bay is located in Hayward, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 political science & government degrees were granted at California State University-East Bay.

Online Class Availability at California State University-East Bay

Many students take online classes at California State University-East Bay. Of 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at California State University-East Bay

Rankings can help you compare California State University-East Bay’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #23 of 135
Best Value California #68 of 111
Best Value Far Western (Region) #68 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #78 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #122 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from California State University-East Bay

Graduates of California State University-East Bay’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at California State University-East Bay
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,003
2 years $44,356
3 years $51,115
4 years $59,908
5 years $77,086

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from California State University-East Bay report median earnings of $59,908, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at California State University-East Bay

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from California State University-East Bay is $19,544.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at California State University-East Bay, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at California State University-East Bay are 58% women (31) and 42% men (22).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at California State University-East Bay

Among the 53 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at California State University-East Bay, 58% were women (31) and 42% were men (22).

California State University-East Bay gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 24
Black / African American 10
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at California State University-East Bay

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at California State University-East Bay

This Political Science & Government program at California State University-East Bay offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 53

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at California State University-East Bay pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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