by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCSU as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #407 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 407 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 40 of 58 |
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $26,499 in student loans. This is above $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SCSU granted 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SCSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 5 |