by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #602 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 602 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 21 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 72 of 79 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,545 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, political science & government students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Find out more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Black or African American. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (36%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
