by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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EIU is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #360 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $24,739 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Eastern Illinois University.
This political science & government program at EIU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 |
EIU conferred 36 completions in political science and government, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).