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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Geneseo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at SUNY Geneseo was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #29 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Geneseo handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,843 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Geneseo, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Geneseo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Geneseo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 48 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
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