by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Sacramento State highly for political science & government, ranked #103 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 103 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 20 of 112 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 175 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 175 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Sacramento State ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $53,959 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $16,084 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Sacramento State conferred 175 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (42%).
Graduate study is also available at Sacramento State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 5 |
