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 CCNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #413 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #38 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 403 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 413 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCNY is $29,823. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCNY was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from CCNY. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 134 |
| International Relations & National Security | 82 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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