by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 132 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from NIU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,225 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, political science students borrow a median amount of $33,703 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 NIU is $392 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from NIU. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the NIU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 political science majors earned their master's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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