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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best political science and government colleges in Massachusetts
bachelor graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $60,502 3 years after graduation. This places Massachusetts graduate earnings in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 7% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 22 of the 27 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 93% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$19,500
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$89,043
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate98%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#2 in Massachusetts|#25 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$26,775
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,779
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in Massachusetts|#60 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$23,052
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,958
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#4 in Massachusetts|#148 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$39,310
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,772
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#5 in Massachusetts|#149 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$35,123
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,957
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#6 in Massachusetts|#156 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$25,035
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,433
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#7 in Massachusetts|#167 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,846
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,153
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#8 in Massachusetts|#173 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$28,521
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,006
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#9 in Massachusetts|#197 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$39,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,213
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Massachusetts|#206 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,779
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,315
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in Massachusetts|#246 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$35,439
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,589
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#12 in Massachusetts|#250 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$28,821
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,247
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#13 in Massachusetts|#260 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,952
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,026
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#14 in Massachusetts|#288 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$32,248
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,936
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#15 in Massachusetts|#291 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,882
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,644
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate58%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#16 in Massachusetts|#326 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$18,707
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,556
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#17 in Massachusetts|#342 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$17,642
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,839
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#18 in Massachusetts|#349 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,264
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,039
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#19 in Massachusetts|#362 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$31,087
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,632
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#20 in Massachusetts|#383 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,661
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,815
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Massachusetts?
Years
7.7 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Massachusetts is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.7 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Massachusetts?
Salary
$60,502
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $60,502 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Massachusetts?
Net cost
$27,602
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $27,602. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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