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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 97 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from SDSU. This makes it the #78 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 SDSU is $38,060. 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 SDSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $37,872 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 SDSU is $263 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from SDSU. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in political science from SDSU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Sociology | 174 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
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