by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #289 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 289 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 11 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,704 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $21,761 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UIC granted 84 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
