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, and more. We've also included details on how SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #494 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from SCSU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,499 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 79 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
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