# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Political Science (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,246
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,487 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,000 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (13 colleges, $64,361): +$8,126
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,552

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,487 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $74,303 | $23,124 | $35,119 | 86% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $72,487 | $14,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $72,487 | $14,000 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $72,487 | $14,000 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $69,366 | $20,250 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Washington State University | $67,264 | $23,250 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Central Washington University | $64,361 | $16,936 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Seattle University | $63,443 | $20,449 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $62,972 | $26,775 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Eastern Washington University | $53,502 | $21,412 | $13,886 | 44% |
| University of Puget Sound | $52,278 | $22,801 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Whitman College | $51,740 | $16,750 | $33,313 | 81% |
| Western Washington University | $49,640 | $19,431 | $21,193 | 65% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $50,310 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $50,420 WA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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