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Political Science & Government at Northeastern Illinois University

Political Science & Government at Northeastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 political science & government degrees were granted at Northeastern Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern Illinois University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University

Students who complete Northeastern Illinois University’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Northeastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,711
2 years $33,459
3 years $42,588
4 years $43,267
5 years $51,738

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Northeastern Illinois University take home a median $43,267, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Northeastern Illinois University stands at $17,550.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).

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

Among the 7 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

Northeastern 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 Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

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

Among the 4 master’s political science & government graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

Northeastern 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 Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, lower 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 Northeastern Illinois University

This Political Science & Government program at Northeastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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