by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 155 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $37,003. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $311 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Other Social Sciences | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
