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 Union College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Union College was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Union College New York handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Union College is $42,375. 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 Union College, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,899 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 Union College New York.
The political science program at Union College awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Union College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union College New York with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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