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 EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #461 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 461 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,173 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Economics | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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