by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Princeton University stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Princeton University is in the top 10% of the country for political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #41 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Princeton University.
This political science & government program at Princeton University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 95 |
Princeton University granted 95 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 (43%).