by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SUNY at Albany. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #24 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SUNY at Albany as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #232 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 232 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in New York | 23 of 58 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 56 of 133 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Albany handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
SUNY at Albany ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #24 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY at Albany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,846 a year. This is below $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY at Albany, political science & government students accumulate a median of $22,750 in student loans. This is below $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
Find out more about SUNY at Albany tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 SUNY at Albany are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY at Albany granted 128 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
