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 CSI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CSI was ranked #517 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #50 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 504 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 517 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Staten Island CUNY handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,610 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CSI paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,535 | $20,535 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSI 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 CSI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at College of Staten Island CUNY.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 77 |
| Economics | 55 |
