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. We've also included details on how CCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 457 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 469 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,270 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCSU was $628 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $612 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CCSU 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 CCSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 37 |
| Economics | 29 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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