by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UIS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIS among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #580 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 580 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Illinois | 20 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 70 of 79 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UIS ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIS, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $25,848 in student loans. This is above $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIS conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Graduate study is also available at UIS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 28 |