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 NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, NYU came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in political science from NYU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2021, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NYU is $48,488. 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 NYU, political science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 NYU is $1,193 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at New York University.
Of the 194 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from NYU in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Of the 46 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from NYU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 548 |
| International Relations & National Security | 182 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
| Sociology | 78 |
| General Social Sciences | 61 |
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