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, and more. Also, learn how UIS ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #560 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in political science from UIS. This makes it the #14 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIS, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,145 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIS paid an average of $383 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $341 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,865 | $16,853 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,088 | $12,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,840 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIS. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIS 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 UIS Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's political science program at UIS make a median salary of $52,565. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 political science majors earned their master's degree from UIS. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 6 |
| Economics | 1 |
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