by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Washington State University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Washington State University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #186 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Washington State University earn a median of $49,295 a year. This is lower than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, political science & government students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. About 50% of graduates 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 & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Washington State University.
The political science & government program at Washington State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 89 |
Washington State University awarded 89 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).