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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, Northwestern came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in political science from Northwestern. This makes it the #36 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,737 a year. 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 Northwestern, political science students borrow a median amount of $107,732 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 5 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
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