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 Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,345 a year. 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 Hofstra, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Hofstra is $730 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Hofstra University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Hofstra. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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