by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University highly for political science & government, ranked #231 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 231 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 10 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Illinois State University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,900 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $22,201 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Illinois State University granted 83 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 10 |
