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, and more. We've also included details on how Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #494 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #47 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 481 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 494 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College 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 | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
The political science program at Purchase College awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purchase 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 22 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
