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Best Colleges for Political Science in Washington

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Washington, led by Gonzaga University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus and University of Puget Sound. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Political Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Political Science in Washington?

Based on our rankings, Gonzaga University is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Washington. Other top choices include University of Washington-Seattle Campus, University of Puget Sound, Seattle University.

What are the best Political Science schools?

The best Political Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Gonzaga University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus, University of Puget Sound. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Political Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Political Science programs is approximately $43,491 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Political Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Political Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Political Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Political Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Political Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $68,527 per year. Below are the highest-paying Political Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Gonzaga University — Spokane, WA · 81.7% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $55,480 tuition · 86% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Washington-Seattle Campus — Seattle, WA · 39.2% acceptance · $43,209 tuition · 85% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Puget Sound — Tacoma, WA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,296 · $62,898 tuition · 68% grad rate
  4. 4. Seattle University — Seattle, WA · 76.9% acceptance · SAT 1,307 · $56,721 tuition · 76% grad rate
  5. 5. Washington State University — Pullman, WA · 86.6% acceptance · $29,950 tuition · 61% grad rate
  6. 6. Whitman College — Walla Walla, WA · 38.2% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $64,050 tuition · 81% grad rate
  7. 7. Western Washington University — Bellingham, WA · 93.3% acceptance · SAT 1,289 · $28,707 tuition · 65% grad rate
  8. 8. Seattle Pacific University — Seattle, WA · 83.4% acceptance · $40,407 tuition · 62% grad rate
  9. 9. Central Washington University — Ellensburg, WA · 90.6% acceptance · $27,526 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Eastern Washington University — Cheney, WA · 90.8% acceptance · $25,959 tuition · 43% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Washington on PickACampus