by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for political science & government, placing at #403 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 403 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 12 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $24,739 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 12 |