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 WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #408 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 399 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 408 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in political science from WIU. This makes it the #92 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,359 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
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