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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal State East Bay stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Cal State East Bay ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #122 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-East Bay conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State East Bay earn a median of $59,908 a year. This is lower than $73,339, the median for all majors at Cal State East Bay.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State East Bay, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,544 in student loans. This is above $18,073, the typical median for all majors at Cal State East Bay.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,499 | $1,499 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State East Bay are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-East Bay with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at California State University-East Bay.
The political science & government program at Cal State East Bay includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 |
Cal State East Bay granted 53 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.