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. Also, learn how Brooklyn College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Brooklyn College was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #35 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brooklyn College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Brooklyn College. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brooklyn College is $29,289. 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 Brooklyn College, political science students borrow a median amount of $16,274 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 Brooklyn College.
The political science program at Brooklyn College awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in political science from Brooklyn College. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 31 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Economics | 24 |
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