Political Science at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying political science, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and approximately 7,490 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 Western Illinois 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.
WIU Political Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Poly Sci
- Master’s Degree in Poly Sci
Featured Western Illinois 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.
WIU Political Science Rankings
Poly Sci Student Demographics at WIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Western Illinois University.
WIU Political Science Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in poly sci.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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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 Western Illinois 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 IlliniGradResearch under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.