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Political Science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

173 Bachelor's Degrees
15 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in poly sci.

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Political Science Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick Poly Sci Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for poly sci list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 25
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 31
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 34
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 36
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 37
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 42
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 53
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 56
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 61
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 65
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 70
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools 72
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 73
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Schools 75
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 79
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 79
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 80
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 80
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 88
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 89
Best Political Science Schools 97
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 113
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 114
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 116
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 119
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Political Science 121
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 129
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Political Science Graduates 140
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 185
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 200
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 288
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 312

Popularity of Poly Sci at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #23 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Rutgers New Brunswick Poly Sci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers New Brunswick Political Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in poly sci from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 51% were men and 49% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 32
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 79
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 15

Rutgers New Brunswick Political Science Master’s Program

The poly sci program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

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