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Political Science & Government at Western Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 political science & government graduations were recorded at Western Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Western Illinois University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#21 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#72 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#193 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#607 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Western Illinois University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,206
2 years	$27,003
3 years	$31,500
4 years	$35,545
5 years	$48,166

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $35,545, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Western Illinois University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Western Illinois University are 67% women (12) and 33% men (6).

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

Of the 14 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

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

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 75% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, above 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 Western Illinois University

This Political Science & Government program at Western Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	18

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.