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. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 37 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from UIUC. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $35,172. 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 UIUC, political science students borrow a median amount of $41,081 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 UIUC is $351 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 260 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% 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 Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UIUC in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 Urbana-Champaign with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 495 |
| Sociology | 93 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
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