by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for political science majors, UW Seattle came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 28 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 399 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 407 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from UW Seattle. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $41,246. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, political science students borrow a median amount of $46,830 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at UW Seattle is $409 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 399 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from UW Seattle. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 39 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from UW Seattle in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 355 |
| Sociology | 253 |
| Geography & Cartography | 196 |
| General Social Sciences | 64 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
