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. We've also included details on how San Jose State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at San Jose State was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at San Jose State is $36,650. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at San Jose State University.
Of the 95 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from San Jose State in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 214 |
| Economics | 126 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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