by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #42 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #309 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 309 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 58 of 112 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Cal State LA is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #42 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,693 a year. This is lower than $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State LA, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $10,614 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cal State LA conferred 68 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 11 |
