by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,670 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hunter, political science students borrow a median amount of $9,531 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 Hunter College.
Of the 105 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Hunter in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 248 |
| Economics | 123 |
| Urban Studies | 90 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
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