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. Also, learn how Buffalo State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #547 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #53 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 531 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 547 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 13 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 Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,158 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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The political science program at Buffalo State awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Buffalo State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
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