by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #252 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rutgers University-Newark conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark report a median salary of $53,569 a year. This is below $80,436, the median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
To complete a bachelor’s at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark, political science & government students accumulate a median of $24,188 in student loans. This is lower than $24,220, the typical median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,536 | $33,734 |
| Fees | $3,028 | $3,028 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark were Hispanic or Latino. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Rutgers University-Newark.
The political science & government program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark awarded 40 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
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