by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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SIUE is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #501 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE report a median salary of $55,237 a year. This is lower than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
To complete a bachelor’s at SIUE, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The political science & government program at SIUE includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 |
SIUE awarded 22 completions in political science and government, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).