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Political Science & Government Schools in New York

310 students earned Political Science degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in New York

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In New York, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in New York

In this state, there are 20,770 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in New York

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $125,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 93% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,773 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,268.

Political Science & Government Careers in NY

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Economists 12% $101,740
Managers 10% $109,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 688
International Relations & Security 533
Anthropology 234
Sociology 192
Urban Studies 148
Other Social Sciences 106
Geography & Cartography 73
General Social Sciences 52

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