Political Science B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to employ elementary statistics in political science applications. Students should be able to apply hypothesis testing to public opinion data.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to analyze the three branches of the United States government. Students should be able to evaluate American election outcomes.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to write a research paper and effectively communicate their ideas in written work.

CAREERS POLITICAL SCIENCE B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Attorney / paralegal
Campaign Manager
Communications Director
Contract Specialist
Diplomat
Government Affairs Specialist
Public Relations / Journalist
Research / Policy Analyst
Social Media Manager
Urban Planner

SUCCESS RATES

77.8%

6-year graduation rate

3.98

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$78,971

10 years after graduation

$57,584

5 years after graduation

$32,897

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

73.7%

Working in New York

44.4%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)