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 Union College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Union College was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 141 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Union College New York handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Union College is $49,759. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Union College paid an average of $2,448 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,105 | $66,105 |
| Fees | $351 | $351 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,389 | $16,389 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $525 | $525 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Union College. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union College New York with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Union College 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 Union College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Union College New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 98 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
