by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #426 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in political science from EIU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $28,721. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from EIU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
The political science program at EIU awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
