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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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Best political science and government colleges in Minnesota
bachelor graduates in Minnesota earn a weighted average salary of $50,412 3 years after graduation. This places Minnesota graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 12% 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 13 programs available in Minnesota, accounting for 93% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$16,318
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,667
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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#2 in Minnesota|#178 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$25,169
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,939
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#3 in Minnesota|#199 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,996
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,855
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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#4 in Minnesota|#273 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$28,233
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,426
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate80%
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#5 in Minnesota|#280 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$24,224
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,827
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
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#6 in Minnesota|#343 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,691
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,858
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate64%
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#7 in Minnesota|#363 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$17,812
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,843
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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#8 in Minnesota|#372 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,697
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,677
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
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#9 in Minnesota|#377 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$17,156
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,494
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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#10 in Minnesota|#382 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,719
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,544
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate53%
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#11 in Minnesota|#389 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$23,793
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,327
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Minnesota?
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9.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Minnesota is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 9.9 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Minnesota?
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$50,412
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $50,412 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Minnesota?
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$20,254
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $20,254. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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