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. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #67 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 SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,480 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,645 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at SUNY Stony Brook is $201 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,248 | $3,248 |
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The political science program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
SUNY Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Sociology | 145 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
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