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 Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Syracuse. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,232 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, political science students borrow a median amount of $65,118 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Syracuse is $544 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 165 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Syracuse in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 240 |
| International Relations & National Security | 194 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
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