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. Also, learn how LIU Post ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at LIU Post was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #44 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 465 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 478 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, LIU Post handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 300% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from LIU Post. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LIU Post go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,603 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 LIU Post paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,354 | $17,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The political science program at LIU Post awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the LIU Post 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 LIU Post Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at LIU Post.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
