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Political Science & Government at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Political Science & Government at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. Get started with the following essential facts.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center sits in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 political science & government degrees were awarded at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Studying Online at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Many students take online classes at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. Among 9,536 students, 5,255 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 567 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Graduate School and University Center’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 677

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 677

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are 31% women (11) and 69% men (25).

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Among the 30 master’s political science & government graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 30% were women (9) and 70% were men (21).

CUNY Graduate School and University Center gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Of the 6 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

CUNY Graduate School and University Center gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*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 Graduate School and University Center

This Political Science & Government program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 36

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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

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