Best Political Science Schools Near Edmonds, WA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Edmonds, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Edmonds has a population of about 42,783. Median household income is $116,095 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $153,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Edmonds

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Edmonds, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Edmonds 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:

  • 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 Edmonds. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 8.3 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 11.0 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 11.1 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 14.1 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 38.3 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,594
Avg net price $38,394/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 46.2 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 57.5 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 64.3 miles from Edmonds
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington political science page.

Political Science Wages Near Edmonds

Edmonds is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $153,960 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,578
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $107,170 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,463
Management Analysts $126,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $113,717
Public Relations Specialists $96,000 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,409
Survey Researchers $69,590 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,637
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $92,900 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $83,618
Compliance Officers $95,850 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,274
Social and Community Service Managers $106,400 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,770

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.

Edmonds at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,783 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $116,095 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 52.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Edmonds, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Edmonds. The closest is University of Washington-Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Puget Sound (38.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Edmonds?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Edmonds are: Political Scientists ($153,960), Management Analysts ($126,340), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($107,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mountlake Terrace instead of Edmonds?

Mountlake Terrace, WA is 2.5 miles from Edmonds 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 Edmonds an affordable place to study political science?

Edmonds’s median household income of $116,095 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edmonds while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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Other Programs Available in Edmonds

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Edmonds:

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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