by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh was ranked #516 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 503 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 516 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh is $29,164. 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 SUNY Plattsburgh 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 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Learn more about SUNY Plattsburgh tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from SUNY Plattsburgh. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
