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Political Science & Government at University of Chicago

109 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
18 Doctor's Degrees
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at University of Chicago.

We'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 UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at UChicago

UChicago Political Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, UChicago came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Political Science & Government Schools 7
Best Political Science & Government Graduate Degree Schools 8
Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools 9

Popularity of Political Science at UChicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in political science from UChicago. This makes it the #36 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from UChicago Make?

$56,022 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UChicago is $56,022. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from UChicago Cost?

$65,619 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UChicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,801 $63,801
Fees $1,818 $1,818
Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800
On Campus Room and Board $19,221 $19,221
On Campus Other Expenses $2,400 $2,400

Learn more about UChicago tuition and fees.

UChicago Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 109 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 52% were men and 48% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 14
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 40
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 8

Does UChicago Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.

UChicago Political Science & Government Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 political science majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UChicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 0

UChicago Political Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Chicago.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 777
General Social Sciences 227
International Relations & National Security 163
Sociology 67
Anthropology 56

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