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Political science & IR at California State University–Sacramento

California State University–Sacramento graduates about 172 political science & international relations majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 456th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a light program at 40 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 91 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 83% 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×).

40/100Light#456 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year1722% of the class
Courses in the catalog91more than 83% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$60,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$541Ka year, NSF
Admit rate92%whole school

Around California State University–Sacramento

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Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Capitol Public Radio (KXJZ), Public Safety (Police).

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 42 · Dining 3 · Athletics 2 · Student housing 1 · Arts 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. University of Detroit Mercy 41
  2. Merrimack College 41
  3. Dillard University 41
  4. Salve Regina University 41
  5. The University of Texas–San Antonio 40
  6. San Jose State University 40
  7. CUNY Lehman College 40
  8. SUNY New Paltz 40

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Sacramento 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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