by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #475 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #43 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 463 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 475 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,676 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,940 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from SUNY New Paltz. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 96 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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