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Political science & IR at Illinois State University

Illinois State University graduates about 77 political science & international relations majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 465th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a light program at 39 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 117 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 91% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $60,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.94×).

39/100Light#465 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year772% of the class
Courses in the catalog117more than 91% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$60,0000.94× the same major nationally
Admit rate88%whole school
SAT middle 50%1000–1210whole school

Around Illinois State University

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Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 50 · Student housing 8 · Dorm 8 · Athletics 6 · Chapel 5 · Arts 3.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Ball State University 40
  2. Bradley University 40
  3. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 40
  4. University of North Texas 39
  5. Central Michigan University 39
  6. Georgia Southern University 39
  7. Eastern Michigan University 39
  8. Boise State University 39

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Illinois State University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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