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Political Science & Government Schools in New York

3,785 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in New York

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,475
Master’s Degree 217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In New York, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in New York

In this state, there are 20,770 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in New York

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $125,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $38,147.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,119.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,703. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University.

#9

Queens College

Queens
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

Political Science & Government Careers in NY

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Economists 12% $101,740
Managers 10% $109,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

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