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 Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,154 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 Hunter 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Hunter political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hunter Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 191 |
| Economics | 165 |
| Urban Studies | 83 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
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