by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #412 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 412 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 13 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 7 master’s degrees in political science & government.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 7 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 53 |