by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #75 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 75 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 15 of 112 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University earn a median of $60,648 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $17,068 in student loans. This is above $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
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 | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
San Diego State University awarded 135 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 7 |
