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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Washington

Top Political Science and Government programs in Washington ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $51,275

Top Political Science and Government Programs in Washington

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1University of Washington

#27 national

$55,874
2Gonzaga University

#101 national

$58,078
3Whitman College

#156 national

$27,262
4University of Washington-Bothell Campus

#183 national

$55,874
5Seattle University

#241 national

$52,211
6University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

#245 national

$55,874
7Pacific Lutheran University

#315 national

$48,683
8Washington State University

#342 national

$49,295
9Western Washington University

#413 national

$46,606
10Whitworth University

#537 national

$62,993

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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