by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Washington State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Washington State University as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #185 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 185 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Washington | 5 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Washington State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Read more about Washington State University tuition and fees.
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 |
Washington State University granted 80 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at Washington State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 5 |
