Political Science & Government at University of Chicago
If you plan to study political science & government, take a look at what University of Chicago has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a total student population of 17,834.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.
Featured University of Chicago 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.
UChicago Political Science & Government Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
- Master’s Degree in Political Science
Featured University of Chicago 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.
UChicago Political Science & Government Rankings
There were 18 students who received their doctoral degrees in political science, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science Student Demographics at UChicago
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Chicago.
UChicago Political Science & Government Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in political science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
International Students | 4 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Political Science & Government
Political Science & Government majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Chicago. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Political Science | 30 |
Related Majors
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- International Relations & National Security
- General Social Sciences
Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in political science 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 University of Chicago.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
Political Science Professors | 540 | $89,860 |
Economics Professors | 520 | $128,340 |
Economists | 380 | $108,690 |
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 Leefon under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.