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. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 SIUE was ranked #382 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,139 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The political science program at SIUE awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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