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Political Science & Government at Seattle University

Political Science & Government at Seattle University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Seattle University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Seattle University sits in Seattle, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 political science & government graduations were recorded at Seattle University.

Online & Distance Learning at Seattle University

Distance learning is available at Seattle University. Of 7,189 students, 564 (8%) studied exclusively online and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Seattle University

Use these rankings to compare Seattle University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #5 of 13
Best Value Washington #10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #36 of 135
Best Value Far Western (Region) #123 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #160 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #613 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Seattle University

Those who finish Seattle University’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Seattle University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,495
2 years $30,771
3 years $43,045
4 years $52,211
5 years $64,112

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Seattle University take home a median $52,211, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Seattle University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Seattle University stands at $20,449.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Seattle University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Seattle University are 57% women (12) and 43% men (9).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Seattle University

Among the 21 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Seattle University, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

Seattle 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 Seattle University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Seattle University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University, higher than 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 Seattle University

The Political Science & Government program at Seattle University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 21

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Seattle University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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