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. In addition, we cover how Lehman ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #459 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #41 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 447 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 459 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,059 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehman 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 | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lehman 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 Lehman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 190 |
| Anthropology | 85 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
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