by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Rochester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at University of Rochester was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 93 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from University of Rochester. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Rochester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,921 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Rochester. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from University of Rochester in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 123 |
| Other Social Sciences | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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