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 UIS ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in political science from UIS. This makes it the #14 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIS is $32,683. 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 UIS, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,848 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 University of Illinois at Springfield.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UIS in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in political science from UIS. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 7 |
| Economics | 3 |
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