Each year, roughly 0.6% of Oregon students graduate with degrees in political science. That means an estimated 504 political scientists graduate from Oregon's 13 political science schools each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Oregon with a political science program is Reed College, which is located in Portland. In 2010, it was ranked 24th nationwide. 16 students graduated with a degree in political science from Reed College in 2010. Students at Reed College paid $41,200 per year in tuition fees.

Lewis & Clark College, which is located in Portland, is the second-ranked school in Oregon that has a political science program. It received a ranking of 27th in the country in 2010. 10 students graduated with degree in political science from Lewis & Clark College in 2010. Students at Lewis & Clark College paid $36,632 per year in tuition fees.

Willamette University, which is located in Salem, is the third-ranked school in Oregon that has a political science program. It received a ranking of 28th in the country in 2010. In 2010, Willamette University graduated 22 students from its political science programs. Tuition at Willamette University was $37,361 per year.

Cost

Tuition at Oregon's political science schools ranges from $41,200 per year to $4,095 per year. But, the average tuition is $21,514 per year. The Oregon political science schools with the highest tuition rates in 2010 were:

1. Reed College - located in Portland, students are charged $41,200 per year
2. Willamette University - located in Salem, students are charged $37,361 per year
3. Lewis & Clark College - located in Portland, students are charged $36,632 per year

The lowest tuition rates at Oregon political science schools were charged at the following schools:

1. Treasure Valley Community College - located in Ontario, students are charged $4,095 per year
2. Southern Oregon University - located in Ashland, students are charged $6,729 per year
3. Oregon State University - located in Corvallis, students are charged $7,115 per year

More Information

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