Political science & IR at Hofstra University
Hofstra University graduates about 41 political science & international relations majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 222nd of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a solid program at 63 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 59% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $64,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.
Where political science & international relations happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: David S. Mack Public Safety and Information Center, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 56 · Dorm 28 · Athletics 6 · Arts 4 · Dining 2 · Library 2.
Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking
Other strong majors at Hofstra University
- Communications & media 82 · #67
- Art, music & theater 78 · #103
- Education 78 · #48
- Health & pre-med fields 75 · #103
- Business & finance 74 · #113
- History 73 · #128
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Hofstra 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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