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. Also, learn how Wazzu ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 160 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Wazzu. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #108 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 Wazzu is $41,130. 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 Wazzu, political science students borrow a median amount of $40,239 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 Wazzu is $359 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wazzu. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in political science from Wazzu. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 250 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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