by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CSUDH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CSUDH was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #49 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Dominguez Hills handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUDH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,625 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 CSUDH, political science students borrow a median amount of $10,268 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at California State University - Dominguez Hills.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from CSUDH in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Dominguez Hills with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 301 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
