Political Science & Government at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College is in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 108 political science & government degrees were granted at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Hunter College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #17 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #43 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter College’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,670 |
| 2 years | $32,772 |
| 3 years | $39,517 |
| 4 years | $59,501 |
| 5 years | $66,568 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from CUNY Hunter College report median earnings of $59,501, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from CUNY Hunter College stands at $9,531.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Hunter College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 57% women (62) and 43% men (46).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 108 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at CUNY Hunter College, 57% were women (62) and 43% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, 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 CUNY Hunter College
This Political Science & Government program at CUNY Hunter College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 108 |
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at CUNY Hunter College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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