by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Seattle U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Seattle U was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 258 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Seattle U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,474 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Seattle U was $1,183 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,235 | $53,235 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,748 | $14,748 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,818 | $3,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Seattle U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Seattle U does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Seattle U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Seattle University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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