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. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 269 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 122% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,518 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.
Part-time undergraduates at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
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