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Political science & IR at California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University graduates about 35 political science & international relations majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 335th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a solid program at 51 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 53 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 48% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $60,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×).

Graduates a year355% of the class
Courses in the catalog53more than 48% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$60,0000.95× the same major nationally
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1320whole school

Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 18 · Dorm 16 · Arts 5 · Athletics 2 · Chapel 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Ohio University 51
  2. CUNY Brooklyn College 51
  3. University of Mary Washington 51
  4. University of Missouri–St. Louis 51
  5. St. Mary's University 51
  6. Whitworth University 51
  7. Abilene Christian University 51
  8. University of Alabama in Huntsville 51

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California Lutheran University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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