Political Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 286 political science graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 55% women (157) and 45% men (129).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 273 bachelor’s political science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 55% were women (149) and 45% were men (124).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 59 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 41%.*
Political Science Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 5 master’s political science degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Political Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Political Science Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 8 doctoral political science degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 12% of Political Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Political Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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