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. Also, learn how Loyola Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2021, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $32,001. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Loyola Chicago is $709 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Loyola University Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Loyola Chicago in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 62 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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