Political Science Schools
In Seattle, Washington
There are 3 political science schools in Seattle for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the city of Seattle, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Political Science Employment
| Seattle | 250 |
| Washington | 430 |
Exactly 250 of the 430 political science professionals employed in Washington State, work in Seattle. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of political science professionals in Seattle has grown by 213%. Overall employment in Seattle has also increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Political Science employment growth
| 500 | 500 | 500 | 520 | 430 |
| 80 | 220 | 90 | 320 | 250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Political Science VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| $69,700 | $64,140 | $65,290 | $63,980 | $78,915 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
As the number of political science professionals in Seattle has grown, salaries for political science professionals have also increased. Seattle political science professionals made $78,915 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, political science professionals in Seattle made an average salary of $69,700 per year. The growth in the salary of political science professionals in Seattle is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$42,100 |
25th percentile |
$49,830 |
50th percentile |
$67,855 |
75th percentile |
$96,115 |
90th percentile |
$128,760 |
Political science professionals in Seattle make a median yearly salary of $67,855. The difference in pay between the political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 206%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $42,100 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $128,760 per year.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Seattle
Communications |
$59,182 |
Political Science |
$78,915 |
Public Administration |
$110,890 |
International Business |
$116,442 |
On average political science professional salaries in Seattle are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Political Science schools in Seattle
Many of Seattle's political science professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited political science schools in the city.
Political Science Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
Seattle's political science schools offer 6 political science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Political Science Degrees In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
440 |
master |
19 |
doctor |
8 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 467 |
Approximately 467 students completed political science courses in 2010.