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. We've also included details on how Stanford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, Stanford came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from Stanford. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Stanford is $59,297. 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 Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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Of the 78 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Stanford in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
The political science program at Stanford awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 149 |
| International Relations & National Security | 89 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
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