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Political Science & Government at Central Washington University

Political Science & Government at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 political science & government degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 13
Best Value Washington #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #33 of 135
Best Value Far Western (Region) #96 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #150 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #186 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Central Washington University

Graduates of Central Washington University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,000
2 years $39,009
5 years $61,390

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from Central Washington University comes in at $16,936.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Central Washington University are 44% women (8) and 56% men (10).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 18 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Central Washington University, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Central Washington University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Central Washington University

This Political Science & Government program at Central Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 18

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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