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 NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, NYU came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in political science from NYU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,783 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, political science students borrow a median amount of $113,354 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at NYU is $1,193 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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The political science program at NYU awarded 191 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 13 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
The political science program at NYU awarded 42 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 602 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
| General Social Sciences | 63 |
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