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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from WIU. This makes it the #92 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,206 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Western Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from WIU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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