by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland was ranked #465 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #42 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,138 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 Cortland.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SUNY Cortland in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Economics | 4 |
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