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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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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.
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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.
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Best political science and government colleges in Michigan
bachelor graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $55,754 3 years after graduation. This places Michigan graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 3% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 11 of the 14 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 94% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$16,792
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,311
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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#2 in Michigan|#71 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,449
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,726
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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#3 in Michigan|#93 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,630
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,204
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#4 in Michigan|#144 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,614
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,970
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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#5 in Michigan|#180 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,545
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,687
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#6 in Michigan|#239 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,055
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,921
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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#7 in Michigan|#247 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,102
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,293
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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#8 in Michigan|#337 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,472
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,809
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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#9 in Michigan|#339 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,884
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,068
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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#10 in Michigan|#376 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$23,985
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,942
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#11 in Michigan|#437 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$16,723
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$36,666
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Michigan?
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4.3 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Michigan is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.3 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Michigan?
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$55,754
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $55,754 4 years after graduating.
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$16,763
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $16,763. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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