by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Sacramento State compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #111 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 175 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $53,959 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $16,084 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
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 | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The political science & government program at Sacramento State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 193 |
Sacramento State awarded 193 completions 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 (41%).