Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Sonoma State University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Sonoma State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #143 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sonoma State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University report a median salary of $45,674 a year. This is below $62,795, the median for all majors at Sonoma State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sonoma State University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $16,956 in student loans. This is below $18,031, the typical median for all majors at Sonoma State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,540 | $2,540 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Sonoma State University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Sonoma State University.
The political science & government program at Sonoma State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
Sonoma State University awarded 25 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).