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 Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 217 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $32,504. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Hofstra is $730 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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Of the 65 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Hofstra, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Hofstra 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 Hofstra Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
