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Political Science & Government Schools in Washington

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

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 80th most popular major in the 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
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 men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Washington

12,490 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $89,490, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This public school has an average net price of $12,017. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

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

Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

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 50
Geography & Cartography 24
Anthropology 13
International Relations & Security 13
Sociology 11
Criminology 7
Archeology 1
Other Social Sciences 1

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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