by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State Fullerton. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Fullerton among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #161 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 161 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 32 of 112 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Cal State Fullerton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Fullerton handed out 92 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Cal State Fullerton ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $50,663 a year. This is below $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Fullerton, political science & government students accumulate a median of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Cal State Fullerton granted 92 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Fullerton. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 8 |
