Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Illinois
49,780 people in the state and 1,787,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Political Science.
Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Illinois
In this state, Political Science grads earn an average of $83,202. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,838.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs in IL
Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Political Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Political Science & Government Careers in IL
Some of the careers Political Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $66,472 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | — | $77,927 |
| Managers, All Other | — | $95,684 |
| Compliance Managers | — | $117,178 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | — | $165,723 |
| Political Scientists | — | $71,521 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | — | $77,828 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $69,831 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | — | $122,567 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | — | $99,321 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | — | $169,952 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | — | $41,630 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Political Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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