Political Science at Governors State University
If you plan to study political science, take a look at what Governors State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.GSU is located in University Park, Illinois and approximately 4,650 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Governors State University Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
GSU Political Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Poly Sci
- Master’s Degree in Poly Sci
Featured Governors State University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
GSU Political Science Rankings
Poly Sci Student Demographics at GSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Governors State University.
GSU Political Science Master’s Program
In the poly sci master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of degree recipients. That is 35% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in poly sci.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Careers That Poly Sci Grads May Go Into
A degree in poly sci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Governors State University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
Political Science Professors | 540 | $89,860 |
Political Scientists | 50 | $80,520 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By User:Astuishin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.