by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePaul University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $37,484. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,499 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at DePaul is $560 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at DePaul University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from DePaul. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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