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. Also, learn how Loyola Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $37,007. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, political science students borrow a median amount of $67,761 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Loyola Chicago is $709 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 159 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Loyola Chicago 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 Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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