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Political Science & Government Schools in Washington

984 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Political Science & Government major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Washington

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 957
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 12,490 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Washington

Political Science grads earn an average of $89,490 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,299 a year. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. This public school has an average net price of $12,335.

#9

Whitman College

Walla Walla
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,894. Graduates earn an average $42,773 after graduation. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

Political Science & Government Careers in WA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Political Scientists 17% $76,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Economics 713
Sociology 650
General Social Sciences 518
Criminology 289
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64
Other Social Sciences 61

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