by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #516 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 503 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 516 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh is $29,164. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Plattsburgh paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Learn more about SUNY Plattsburgh tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from SUNY Plattsburgh. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Plattsburgh political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
