by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 123 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,438 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $14,400 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cornell University conferred 123 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 7 |
