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 TCNJ ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,201 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCNJ, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,625 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 The College of New Jersey.
The political science program at TCNJ awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Sociology | 16 |
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