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Political science & IR at Willamette University

Willamette University graduates about 35 political science & international relations majors a year, 9% of its graduating class. That puts it 207th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a strong program at 65 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 38 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 26% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $63,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year359% of the class
Courses in the catalog38more than 26% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$63,0001.00× the same major nationally
Admit rate77%whole school

Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Tokyo International University of America.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 16 · Dorm 7 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. John Carroll University 66
  2. University of Arizona 65
  3. Temple University 65
  4. Kansas State University 65
  5. University of Scranton 65
  6. Saint Joseph's University 65
  7. Drew University 65
  8. University of Portland 65

Other strong majors at Willamette University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Willamette University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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