by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,649 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, political science students borrow a median amount of $17,665 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $311 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 110 |
| Sociology | 83 |
| Other Social Sciences | 45 |
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