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Political Science & Government at University of Puget Sound

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Puget Sound.

Studying Online at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Puget Sound

Rankings can help you compare University of Puget Sound’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#12 of 13
Best Value	Washington	#13 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#97 of 135
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#129 of 136
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#415 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#647 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Those who finish University of Puget Sound’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,059
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$38,218
4 years	$43,408
5 years	$57,451

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Puget Sound take home a median $43,408, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Puget Sound comes in at $22,801.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Puget Sound are 53% women (16) and 47% men (14).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Among the 30 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 53% were women (16) and 47% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 13% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, 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 University of Puget Sound

This Political Science & Government program at University of Puget Sound offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	8
American Government & Politics	8
Political Economy	14

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Puget Sound work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Political Science & Government majors, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.