by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at John Jay. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, John Jay among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #224 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 224 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in New York | 22 of 58 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 of 133 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in political science & government at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
John Jay holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from John Jay earn a median of $52,769 a year. This is below $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at John Jay, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $14,820 in student loans. This is above $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
John Jay awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (45%).
