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. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, Cornell came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in political science from Cornell. This makes it the #40 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,292 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, political science students borrow a median amount of $57,445 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Cornell is $448 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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The political science program at Cornell awarded 132 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Cornell in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 280 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
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