Political Science Schools In Washington State
In Washington State, there are 14 accredited schools where political science classes faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the state of Washington State, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
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Professional Trends
Washington State Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Washington State | 430 |
| National | 20,400 |
Of all of the political science professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Washington State state.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Washington State
| 500 | 500 | 500 | 520 | 430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of political science professionals is shrinking in Washington State. In 2010 there were 70 less political science professionals working in Washington State than there were in 2006. Thus, in Washington State, this field has shrunk by 14% in four years. This decline is slower than the change in the number of political science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of political science professionals has grown by 14% from 2006 to 2010.
Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in Washington State
| $71,035 | $68,115 | $67,930 | $67,825 | $73,070 |
| $48,545 | $50,054 | $51,159 | $52,682 | $54,489 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of political science professionals is declining, the salaries paid to political science professionals are increasing in Washington State. In 2006 political science professionals made a mean salary of $71,035 per year, and in 2010 they made $73,070 per year.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Washington State
10th percentile |
$40,400 |
25th percentile |
$46,820 |
50th percentile |
$66,575 |
75th percentile |
$87,920 |
90th percentile |
$115,325 |
Thus, political science professionals' salaries grew by 3% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of political science, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid political science professionals earning 185% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Washington State state.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Washington State
Communications |
$52,962 |
International Business |
$98,730 |
Political Science |
$73,070 |
Public Administration |
$99,225 |
Political science professionals in Washington State earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Washington State
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 22 |
As the number of political science professionals is decreasing in Washington State state, the number of students graduating from the 14 accredited political science schools in Washington State state is increasing. In 2006 there were 892 political science graduates from political science courses in Washington State and in 2010 there were 895 graduates.
Thus there was a 0% percent increase in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in Washington State. A majority of these graduates, or 77%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.