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Political Science & Government at SUNY New Paltz

35 Bachelor's Degrees
#432 Overall Quality
$19,500 Bachelor's Debt
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at SUNY New Paltz.

We'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. Also, learn how SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz Political Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #36 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government 182
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government 189
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (With Aid) 269
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (With Aid) 276
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $0-$30k) 313
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $0-$30k) 319
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) 345
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) 351
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science & Government Graduates 356
Highest Paid Political Science & Government Graduates 362
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $75-$110k) 381
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $75-$110k) 390
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $30-$48k) 397
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $30-$48k) 405
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 423
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $48-$75k) 426
Best Political Science & Government Schools 432
Best Value Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $48-$75k) 435
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 475
Best Political Science & Government Colleges for Veterans 490

During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.

How Much Student Debt Do Political Science Graduates from SUNY New Paltz Have?

$19,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, political science students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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.

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SUNY New Paltz Political Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY New Paltz.

SUNY New Paltz Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program

Of the 35 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY New Paltz, about 54% were men and 46% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Majors Similar to Political Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 117
International Relations & National Security 23
Geography & Cartography 22
Economics 13
Anthropology 8

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