New York Public Bachelor's Political Science Universities

Compare 28 programs at 27 universities in New York — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,995/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $70,814
Students: 20,112

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University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,167/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $67,979
Students: 12,564

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1961

US #96 ROI A Admissions open

Tuition: USD 15,185/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $65,991
Students: 3,254

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York · Public University · Est. 1957

US #159 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,784/yr
Admission rate: 49%
Earnings (10yr): $74,502
Students: 18,101

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Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,620/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $80,596
Students: 14,655

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CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,346/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $52,334
Students: 5,097

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CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1870

US #289 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $2,984/yr
Admission rate: 54%
Earnings (10yr): $63,163
Students: 16,289

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CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York · Public University · Est. 1937

US #378 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $4,195/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $62,763
Students: 12,550

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SUNY Brockport

Brockport, New York · Public University · Est. 1835

US #400 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,353/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $54,496
Students: 5,784

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CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York · Public University · Est. 1930

US #410 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,103/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $60,752
Students: 10,543

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State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, New York · Public University · Est. 1861

US #430 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,236/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $57,566
Students: 5,473

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College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York · Public University · Est. 1976

US #456 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $5,579/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $53,501
Students: 9,657

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CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York · Public University · Est. 1967

US #476 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,148/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $58,013
Students: 10,696

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York · Public University · Est. 1889

US #537 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,156/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $56,403
Students: 3,769

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SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, New York · Public University · Est. 1826

US #629 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,897/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $54,247
Students: 2,755

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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1919

US #633 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,033/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $75,971
Students: 16,154

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State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, New York · Public University · Est. 1828

US #671 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $58,073
Students: 6,086

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State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, New York · Public University · Est. 1868

US #712 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,345/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $60,236
Students: 5,901

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SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York · Public University · Est. 1889

US #868 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,158/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $60,386
Students: 4,643

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CUNY York College

Jamaica, New York · Public University · Est. 1966

US #873 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,456/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $56,945
Students: 4,345

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SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York · Public University · Est. 1965

US #902 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,282/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $58,526
Students: 4,162

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SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, New York · Public University · Est. 1816

US #921 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,624/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $47,866
Students: 1,823

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SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, New York · Public University · Est. 1967

US #977 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $18,913/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $45,092
Students: 3,197

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Political Science programmes report a median $33,993 two years after finishing, across 576 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,625.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Bachelor's Political Science universities in New York?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University at Buffalo, University at Albany, CUNY Graduate School and University Center. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Bachelor's Political Science universities in New York?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Bachelor's Political Science universities in New York?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in New York?

Filtering by New York keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About public Bachelor's Political Science universities in New York

This page lists public Bachelor's Political Science universities in New York held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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