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Best Colleges for Political Science and Government in Illinois

Rankings based on graduation rates, earnings, selectivity, and affordability. See our methodology.

18
Schools Ranked
$33,212
Avg. Program Earnings
66.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 18 Schools

College rankings
# School Median Earnings Graduation Rate School Type
1 $47,846 95.9% private-nonprofit
2 $40,872 94.9% private-nonprofit
3 $39,741 45.2% public
4 $37,624 84.9% public
5 $36,141 82.5% private-nonprofit
6 $35,594 72.1% private-nonprofit
7 $35,274 66.3% public
8 $34,298 70.0% private-nonprofit
9 $33,798 49.6% public
10 $33,459 16.8% public
11 $31,941 55.0% public
12 $30,771 60.3% public
13 $30,409 70.4% private-nonprofit
14 $28,236 56.3% public
15 $27,114 76.9% private-nonprofit
16 $26,353 79.2% private-nonprofit
17 $25,774 44.8% public
18 $22,578 67.5% private-nonprofit

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