by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how TCNJ ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 216 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at TCNJ is $40,229. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCNJ was $992 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from TCNJ in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 18 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
