by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University highly for political science & government, ranked #7 out of 681 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 7 master’s degrees in political science & government.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University awarded 7 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 15 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University granted 15 doctoral completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (47%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 103 |