Political Science & Government at CUNY Brooklyn College
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what CUNY Brooklyn College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 political science & government graduations were recorded at CUNY Brooklyn College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Brooklyn College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Brooklyn College. Of 14,390 students, 2,086 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,308 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at CUNY Brooklyn College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Brooklyn College’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 57 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College
Graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,289 |
| 2 years | $35,188 |
| 3 years | $40,320 |
| 4 years | $52,334 |
| 5 years | $62,479 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College report median earnings of $52,334, compared with $59,504 for all CUNY Brooklyn College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College is $16,274.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College are 55% women (31) and 45% men (25).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Of the 41 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College, 63% were women (26) and 37% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Among the 15 master’s political science & government graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at CUNY Brooklyn College
The Political Science & Government program at CUNY Brooklyn College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 56 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at CUNY Brooklyn College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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