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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Best political science and government colleges in Washington
bachelor graduates in Washington earn a weighted average salary of $52,910 3 years after graduation. This places Washington graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 15% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 10 of the 13 programs available in Washington, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$13,404
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,874
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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#2 in Washington|#146 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$26,736
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,993
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#3 in Washington|#286 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$34,331
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,078
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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#4 in Washington|#325 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,484
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,295
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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#5 in Washington|#352 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$33,700
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,211
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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#6 in Washington|#368 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,699
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,683
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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#7 in Washington|#390 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$18,373
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,606
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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#8 in Washington|#399 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$11,676
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,089
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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#9 in Washington|#402 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$25,108
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,856
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#10 in Washington|#419 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$37,164
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,408
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Washington?
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8.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Washington is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.9 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Washington?
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$52,910
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $52,910 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Washington?
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$18,560
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $18,560. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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