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 CCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #395 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCSU is $34,906. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $18,689 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 Central Connecticut State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 32 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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