Political Science Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
The city of Chicago has 11 schools where political science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the city of Chicago, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Political Science Employment
| Chicago | 520 |
| Illinois | 690 |
Exactly 520 of Illinois' 690 political science professionals work in Chicago. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of political science professionals in Chicago has grown by 21%. As the employment for political science professionals in Chicago has increased, overall employment in Chicago has also increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Political Science employment growth
| 760 | 670 | 470 | 650 | 690 |
| 430 | 300 | 270 | 440 | 520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Political Science VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $75,030 | $71,970 | $76,770 | $50,870 | $53,100 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
Salaries for political science professionals in Chicago have decreased. Chicago political science professionals made $53,100 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for political science professionals in Chicago was $75,030 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of political science professionals in Chicago is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$26,420 |
25th percentile |
$33,650 |
50th percentile |
$46,290 |
75th percentile |
$70,965 |
90th percentile |
$87,170 |
Chicago political science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $46,290. The difference in pay between the political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 230%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $26,420 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $87,170 per year.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Chicago
Political Science |
$53,100 |
Communications |
$56,092 |
Public Administration |
$96,495 |
International Business |
$100,880 |
Political science professional salaries in Chicago are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Political Science schools in Chicago
Many of Chicago's political science professionals are graduates of one of the 11 accredited political science schools in the city.
Political Science Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
Chicago's political science schools offer 19 political science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Political Science Degrees In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
503 |
master |
38 |
doctor |
16 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 557 |
Approximately 557 students graduated from political science courses in 2010.