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Political Science & Government at University of Rochester

68 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
Political Science & Government is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of Rochester.

Here, 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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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at University of Rochester

University of Rochester Political Science Rankings

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 Schools 93
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 93

Popularity of Political Science at University of Rochester

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.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from University of Rochester Make?

$37,921 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of Rochester Cost?

$64,348 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University of Rochester Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Rochester was $1,970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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

Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.

University of Rochester Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does University of Rochester Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

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.

University of Rochester Political Science & Government Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Political Science Student Diversity at University of Rochester

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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