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Political Science & Government at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Political Science & Government at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 375 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 13
Best Value Washington #2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 677
Best Value Far Western (Region) #78 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #109 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 13
Best Value Washington #2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 677
Best Value Far Western (Region) #78 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #109 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,001
2 years $37,896
3 years $46,832
4 years $55,874
5 years $68,104

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $55,874, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $14,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 55% women (207) and 45% men (168).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 361 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 55% were women (199) and 45% were men (162).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 201
Hispanic / Latino 34
Black / African American 10
Asian 48
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 36
International (Nonresident) 24
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 5 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 9 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 22% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 16%.*

*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 Washington-Seattle Campus

This Political Science & Government program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 310
Other Political Science & Government 65

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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

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