by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $27,845. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,171 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SIUC in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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