Washington, Utah has 1 accredited school offering political science programs. Washington has a population of about 30,686. Median household income is $94,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. George, UT metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $82,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Political Science Schools to Washington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Washington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Washington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Washington.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,296
Avg net price
$10,462/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 89
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,022
Avg net price
$5,552/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 49%
- Programs offered: 97
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,790
Avg net price
$15,564/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 193
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,486
Avg net price
$6,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 160
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,215
Avg net price
$27,094/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,170
Avg net price
$16,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 188
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,287
Avg net price
$10,258/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 155
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,022
Avg net price
$14,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 167
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah political science page.
Political Science Wages Near Washington
Washington is part of the St. George, UT metro area (BLS area code 41100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| Political Scientists |
N/A |
UT statewide |
– |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
$80,610 |
UT statewide |
$82,847 |
| Management Analysts |
$67,200 |
St. George, UT |
$69,065 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
$47,020 |
St. George, UT |
$48,325 |
| Survey Researchers |
$79,090 |
UT statewide |
$81,285 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
$51,350 |
St. George, UT |
$52,775 |
| Compliance Officers |
$63,020 |
St. George, UT |
$64,769 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$82,870 |
St. George, UT |
$85,170 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Washington at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
30,686 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$94,015 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
34.7% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
97.3 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near Washington, UT?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering political science programs near Washington. The closest is Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT (44.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Utah University (44.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles near Washington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Washington are: Social and Community Service Managers ($82,870), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,610), Survey Researchers ($79,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Saint George instead of Washington?
Saint George, UT is 6.2 miles from Washington and has its own set of local political science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Washington an affordable place to study political science?
Washington’s median household income of $94,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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