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 Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 166 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in political science from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #40 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $39,723. 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 Rutgers Newark, political science students borrow a median amount of $40,862 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 Rutgers Newark is $317 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Rutgers Newark. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's political science program at Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $48,847. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Rutgers Newark in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 |
| Economics | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
