by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #40 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 423 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 436 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from RIT in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIT does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 7 |
| Sociology | 1 |
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