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 SUNY Geneseo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at SUNY Geneseo was ranked #323 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #29 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 323 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Geneseo handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,814 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Geneseo was $721 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $17,310 |
| Fees | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,380 | $15,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Geneseo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Geneseo 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 SUNY Geneseo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Geneseo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Economics | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
