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 SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 411 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 422 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $31,786. 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 SIUE, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,740 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUE was $308 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 | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from SIUE. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Economics | 5 |
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