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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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BA in Political Science
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.
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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Illinois
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the political science & government degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Political Science & Government
Our analysis ranked University Of Chicago the best school in the country for a degree in political science & government. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 96 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $56,022 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Northwestern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 90 political science & government degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Northwestern University earn around $54,737 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,834.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. About 243 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $35,172 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,025 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at Wheaton College Illinois, which ranked #4. Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 21 political science & government degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of Wheaton College Illinois earn a median of $45,069 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at Illinois Wesleyan University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Illinois Wesleyan University awarded about 14 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Illinois Wesleyan University earn around $50,808 in the first couple years of their career. Illinois Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $26,857 in student loans.
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Elmhurst College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst. Elmhurst College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 12 political science & government degrees were awarded at Elmhurst College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Elmhurst College generally make around $51,232. Elmhurst College graduates carry a median of $22,400 in student loans.
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Aurora University came in at #7 for political science & government this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Aurora. Aurora University graduates 60% of students within six years. Aurora University awarded about 11 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $51,483 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,507.
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Loyola University Chicago earned the #8 position for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. About 140 political science & government degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $37,007 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Illinois State University earned the #9 position for political science & government this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 82 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $34,519. Students borrow a median of $22,201 to complete this degree.
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Depaul University earned the #10 position for political science & government this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 92 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $37,531 early in their careers. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago earned the #11 position for political science & government this year. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. About 81 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $38,363. Typical student debt for the program is $21,761.
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Eastern Illinois University earned the #12 position for political science & government this year. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 political science & government degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Eastern Illinois University earn around $28,721 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,739 to complete this degree.
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Northern Illinois University came in at #13 for political science & government this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 59 political science & government degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $32,225. Northern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Benedictine University earned the #14 position for political science & government this year. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Benedictine University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 11 political science & government degrees were awarded at Benedictine University in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $54,212 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete this degree.
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Lake Forest College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lake Forest College awarded about 23 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Lake Forest College earn around $34,317 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Forest College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned the #16 position for political science & government this year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville. About 55% of students finish within six years. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded about 17 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $31,786. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans.
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Bradley University placed #17 among the best political science & government schools. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Bradley University awarded about 18 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $31,902 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #18 spot for political science & government this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public school located in the town of Carbondale. About 60% of students finish within six years. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 20 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of $26,635 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,171 to complete this degree.
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Augustana College Illinois landed the #19 spot for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 political science & government degrees were awarded at Augustana College Illinois in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $35,626 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Springfield earned the #20 position for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Springfield, University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Springfield in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Springfield generally make around $52,565. Typical student debt for the program is $25,848.
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Western Illinois University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. About 45% of students finish within six years. Western Illinois University awarded about 16 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $32,359 early in their careers. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Roosevelt University earned the #22 position for political science & government this year. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roosevelt University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Roosevelt University generally make around $36,521. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete this degree.
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