by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 346 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,220 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 30 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the CWU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 74 |
| General Social Sciences | 67 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Economics | 8 |
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