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2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k

7 Ranked Colleges
39 Degrees Awarded
$34,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Political Science & Government is the 21st most popular major in the country with 48,597 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,977 and had an average of $22,822 in loans still to pay off.

Across Illinois, there were 1,532 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,277 and $22,016 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 39 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,900 and $148,219 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 7 colleges that offered a degree in political science and government. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality political science and government programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The political science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 7 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $75-$110k) in Illinois

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Northwestern University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Evanston, Illinois. It awarded 15 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwestern, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also took the #2 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

UIUC also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#4

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Illinois University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k. Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

NIU also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UIC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at University of Illinois at Chicago

#7 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago also took the #5 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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