by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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SPU holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #441 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #68 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Seattle Pacific University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at SPU report a median salary of $46,856 a year. This is lower than $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SPU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $26,775 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Seattle Pacific University.
The political science & government program at SPU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
SPU granted 17 completions in political science and government, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).