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 SUNY Oswego ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Oswego was ranked #484 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #46 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 472 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 484 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Oswego handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Oswego is $28,678. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Oswego 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 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 | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,440 | $15,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SUNY Oswego in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Oswego are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY Oswego 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 Oswego Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Oswego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
