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Political Science & Government at Washburn University

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Political Science & Government at Washburn University

If you are interested in studying political science and government, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a total student population of 5,880. In 2021, 24 political science majors received their bachelor's degree from Washburn University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.

Washburn University Political Science & Government Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Online Classes Are Available at Washburn University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Washburn University does offer online courses in political science for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Washburn University Political Science & Government Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the political science progam at Washburn University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The political science major at Washburn University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Political Science & Government Schools 23
Most Popular Political Science & Government Schools 454
Most Focused Political Science & Government Schools 469

Political Science Student Demographics at Washburn University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washburn University.

Washburn University Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program

54% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Washburn University. About 46% were men and 54% were women.

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About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in political science at Washburn University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in political science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 18
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Washburn University also has a doctoral program available in political science. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in political science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Washburn University.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
Managers 2,420 $102,560
Political Science Professors 110 $64,730
Economics Professors 90 $114,000
Economists 40 $72,600

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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