by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how QC ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from QC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,863 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 QC 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 | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 110 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from QC in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 357 |
| Sociology | 195 |
| Urban Studies | 56 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
