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 LIU Post ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at LIU Post was ranked #535 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #47 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, LIU Post handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 79% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from LIU Post. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LIU Post go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,326 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LIU Post, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,593 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 LIU Post.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from LIU Post. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of political science master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 7 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
