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 Cortland 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 Cortland was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #30 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 326 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland is $29,143. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 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 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SUNY Cortland in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Cortland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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