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 EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 70% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in political science from EIU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $29,855. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's political science program at EIU make a median salary of $41,758. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,403.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,739 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Illinois University.
The political science program at EIU awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 25 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from EIU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 12 |
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