Political Science and Government at Rockford University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (45 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford University | $34,418* | — | $24,562* | — |
| University of Chicago | $56,022* | $78,986 | $18,500* | 0.33 |
| Northwestern University | $54,737* | $71,052 | $16,834* | 0.31 |
| Wheaton College | $45,069* | — | $23,250* | 0.52 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $38,363* | $48,704 | $21,761* | 0.57 |
| DePaul University | $37,531* | $52,563 | $24,499* | 0.65 |
| National Median | $35,627* | — | $23,500* | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $56,022 | $18,500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $54,737 | $16,834 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $43,930 | $45,069 | $23,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $14,338 | $38,363 | $21,761 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $37,531 | $24,499 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rockford University, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 20 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.