by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fresno State ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #38 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fresno State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,674 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Fresno State. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Fresno State 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 Fresno State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at California State University - Fresno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 164 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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