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 Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #24 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in political science from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #61 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,711 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton, political science students borrow a median amount of $19,409 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Cal State Fullerton. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Cal State Fullerton in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 392 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
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