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Political science & IR at California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach graduates about 202 political science & international relations majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 424th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a light program at 42 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 67 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 64% 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 (0.94×).

Graduates a year2022% of the class
Courses in the catalog67more than 64% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$60,0000.94× the same major nationally
Research in the field$671Ka year, NSF
Admit rate45%whole school

Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: International House, Social Science / Public Affairs.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Offices 5 · Athletics 3 · Dining 3 · Dorm 3 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Coe College 43
  2. Houghton University 43
  3. Lycoming College 43
  4. University of Evansville 43
  5. Texas State University 42
  6. Kennesaw State University 42
  7. Appalachian State University 42
  8. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona 42

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University, Long Beach 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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