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Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois

1,470 students earned Political Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Illinois

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,314
Master’s Degree 112
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Illinois

There are 1,490 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Illinois

Political Science grads earn an average of $90,080 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $36,434. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. 84% of the teachers are full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,034.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Political Science & Government Careers in IL

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Political Scientists 13% $81,390
Economists 4% $104,230
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010
Economics Professors 0% $110,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
Criminology 243
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44

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