by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Francisco State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Francisco State University as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #70 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 70 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 13 of 112 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in political science & government at San Francisco State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco State University awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
San Francisco State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University report a median salary of $60,856 a year. This is lower than $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University, political science & government students accumulate a median of $17,000 in student loans. This is above $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
San Francisco State University conferred 114 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (54%).
Graduate study is also available at San Francisco State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 10 |
