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Political Science & Government at Eastern Illinois University

Political Science & Government at Eastern Illinois University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 political science & government graduations were recorded at Eastern Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Eastern Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #7 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #39 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #216 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #360 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Eastern Illinois University

Those who finish Eastern Illinois University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Eastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,823
2 years $39,741
5 years $61,716

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Eastern Illinois University is $24,739.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 56% women (20) and 44% men (16).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University

Among the 24 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).

Eastern Illinois University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 7
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Eastern Illinois University

Minority students account for 42% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, above the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University

Of the 12 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

Eastern Illinois University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Eastern Illinois University

Minority students account for 42% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University

This Political Science & Government program at Eastern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 36

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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